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Shift Manager (Manufacturing)

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Shift Manager (Manufacturing)

Location: LN6, Lincoln
 Salary: £50,000 per year
 Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (6:00am - 6:00pm / 6:00pm - 6:00am)
 Full-time | Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and driven Shift Manager to lead operations within a busy manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing clear leadership to shift teams and coordinating key stakeholders across Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and NPD functions.

This role is critical in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while driving performance, engagement, and continuous improvement across the shift.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to shift operatives
Ensure compliance with all operational standards, procedures, and production plans
Deploy the correct labour levels and skill mix to meet operational needs
Maintain and improve GMP and site standards
Manage and escalate downtime and production performance issues
Drive yield improvement, reporting, and performance analysis
Close out complaints and non-conformance reports (NCRs) effectively
Lead, coach, and develop team members, including disciplinary support where required
Ensure clear and effective shift communication and handovers
Work closely with Operations to support recruitment and workforce planning 

What We're Looking For

Experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment (food or pet food preferred)
Previous Shift Manager, Team Leader, or Supervisory experience
HACCP Level 2 (desirable)
IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)
Awareness of BRC standards and CI tools
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
A credible leader who can influence and gain buy-in
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
Positive, proactive, and solution-focused mindset 

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability
Take responsibility for safe working practices across the shift
Support environmental, ethical, and energy efficiency standards
Lead by example in line with company policies and values 

Why Join?

Competitive salary of £50,000 per year
Structured 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights)
Opportunity to lead a high-performing manufacturing team
Strong focus on development, improvement, and career progression 

If you are interested in the above role, please send your cv to (url removed)

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