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Production Shift Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bathgate, West Lothian
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Manufacturing Shift Manager – Night Shift
Shift Pattern: 4-on/4-off, 12‑hour shifts
Responsibilities
* Oversee and lead the night-shift production team (~12–14 staff), ensuring key KPIs (safety, quality, service, cost) are met daily.
* Enforce health & safety and food safety standards—conduct audits, accident investigations, risk assessments.
* Coordinate production—manage shift handovers, hygiene routines, product changeovers, and clean-downs.
* Control costs by monitoring labour, materials, utilities; manage raw material usage with SAP/MRP methods.
* Identify/lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies.
* Produce daily production reports, escalate issues, and support audits/investigations.
* Provide coaching, training, and development for shift staff; assist in recruitment as needed.
Requirements
* Proven experience in FMCG or food manufacturing shift supervision/management.
* Strong leadership and team-development skills.
* Knowledge of health, safety, and food-safety regulations (e.g., BRC standards).
* Proficiency in IT tools—especially Excel and MRP/ERP systems (SAP experience is desirable).
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement frameworks is highly valued.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in food production environments.
* Food-safety / hygiene certification.
* Lean/Six Sigma training or similar qualification.
Benefits
* Competitive salary in line with market expectations.
* Supportive benefits: 28 days’ holiday, pension scheme, free parking, life assurance, employee assistance programmeBefore You Apply
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