Production Shift Manager

Description

Production Shift Manager Paddock Wood, Kent

GBP50,000 GBP55,000 + bonus + excellent benefits

Double day shift (6am 2pm / 2pm 10pm, rotating)

The Company We are recruiting on behalf of a family–owned, global manufacturing business supplying specialist ingredients to some of the world s best–known breweries and beverage producers.

The site is semi–automated and highly process–driven, with production underpinned by scientific and food–grade manufacturing standards. The business invests heavily in R&D, has a strong market position with minimal competition, and is currently in a period of sustained growth. Internal promotion and long–term career development are actively encouraged.

The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Production Shift Manager to lead a rotating double day shift at a modern manufacturing site in Kent.

You will be responsible for a team of approximately 10 production operators, with full ownership of shift performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a hands–on leadership role within a regulated, high–standards environment.

Key Responsibilities Lead safely: Build and maintain a proactive health & safety culture, challenge unsafe behaviours, conduct audits and ensure incidents are investigated with actions closed

Develop people: Coach, mentor and train operators to create a skilled, flexible and engaged team

Manage performance: Own all shift activities including labour planning, production targets, quality checks and documentation

Maintain hygiene standards: Champion food–grade hygiene and high housekeeping standards

Drive improvement: Lead daily GEMBA meetings, track KPIs and deliver continuous improvement initiatives

Take accountability: Lead CAPA investigations, identify root causes and implement long–term corrective actions

About You Essential:

Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Strong people–management and coaching skills

Good understanding of production processes, quality systems and hygiene standards

Confident managing performance through KPIs

Desirable:

Experience in a brewery or other process–driven environment

Knowledge of FSSC 22000 and/or ISO 9001

Background in food, drink, chemical or scientific manufacturing

Shift Pattern Week 1: 6:00am 2:00pm

Week 2: 2:00pm 10:00pm

40 hours per week

Salary & Benefits GBP50,000 GBP55,000 (inclusive of shift allowance and loyalty payment, paid 13 times per year)

Annual bonus linked to business performance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension: Employer contribution of 9% (minimum employee contribution 2%)

Private medical insurance

Wellness cash plan (dental, optical and wellbeing benefits)

Flexible benefits platform with retail, gym and lifestyle discounts

Clear opportunities for career progression and internal promotion

Ad ID: 5417598841