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Shift Manager
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Shift Manager - Fresh Produce Manufacturing | West Sussex | Salary: Negotiable.
We're hiring on behalf of a powerhouse in the UK's fresh produce industry - a high-energy, high-output operation that keeps shelves stocked at major retailers across the country. This is a business where speed meets precision, and where your leadership can shape the day. If you're the Shift Manager who thrives amongst the buzz, making fast decisions, motivating teams, and driving performance, this is your chance to step into a role where your impact is felt from the factory floor to the boardroom.
Why This Role Stands Out
Big operation, big impact: 17 packing lines, 300+ operatives per shift, and a product range with high SKU complexity
Leadership: You'll lead a team of 15 direct reports and be pivotal in daily operations meetings
Support: The CEO is on the ground - decisions are fast, and your voice matters
Seasonal scale-up: Peak season (March-August) brings intensity, variety, and opportunity to shineThe Role
As Shift Manager, you'll take full ownership of production performance on your shift - ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency are never compromised. You'll work alongside another Shift Manager on opposite shifts and report directly to the Group Supply Chain Manager.
Your day-to-day will include:
Leading and motivating a large team across manual and semi-automated packing lines
Managing shift planning, resource allocation, and reacting to live production demands
Running the 15:00 daily operations meeting - your insight will shape the day's success
Collaborating with Engineering, Technical, Logistics, and agency partners (including Pro-Force)
Driving compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives
Coaching and developing your team through 1-2-1s, appraisals, and succession planningWhat You'll Bring
Proven leadership in FMCG, food manufacturing, or high-volume production
Experience managing large teams and complex SKU environments
Technically astute with a strong grasp of audit prep, quality control, and H&S compliance
Resilience under pressure and the ability to pivot quickly in a flexible environment
A Lean mindset and a hunger to improve processes and performance
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across departmentsThe Package
Salary: Negotiable.
12-hour shifts (06:15-17:45).
Career progression in a growing, forward-thinking business
A collaborative, boots-on-the-ground leadership culture
Free on-site parking.
Standard pension contribution.
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