Production Shift Manager

Noble Foods Ltd; North Scarle; On-site; GBP 39,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in North Scarle is seeking a Production Shift Manager to oversee production operations. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include managing large teams, meeting production targets, and driving continuous improvement. The company offers robust perks including life insurance, discounted products, and a positive workplace culture. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact while developing a strong team.

Benefits

Free hot drinks on shift

Enhanced paternity and maternity leave

Discounted gym memberships

Access to Perkbox for various discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large teams in an operational or production environment.
• Experience in highly automated, complex production facilities.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to meet KPI, throughput, and OTIF targets.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and quality standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement across site standards and performance.

Skills

Management of large teams

Production in automated environments

Health & Safety accountability

Communication skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (NAV, Citrix, SAP)

Job description

Noble Foods Home of the Happy Egg Co.

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the Happy Egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.

Shift Pattern: Continental 5.30am-1730

Salary: £46,000

What are we looking for?

Are you an experienced production leader who thrives in fast-paced, highly automated environments? Do you take real pride in safety, quality, and developing people? If so, this could be your next step.

We’re looking for a Production Shift Manager to lead one of our key production shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while building a high-performing, engaged team.

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool and we strive to employ a wide variety of individuals in our business, selecting the best qualified person for each role regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristics.

What you’ll be doing

As Production Shift Manager, you’ll have full ownership of your shift — balancing people leadership with operational excellence.

• Lead production operations to consistently hit KPI, throughput, and OTIF targets
• Take full accountability for Health & Safety, driving continuous risk reduction and improvement
• Manage and develop Production Supervisors and Machine Controllers
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and quality standards are met at all times
• Plan production runs to minimise waste and meet customer demand
• Drive continuous improvement across site standards, processes, and performance
• Own shift KPIs — celebrating success and leading root cause analysis when targets aren’t met
• Keep the site audit & visitor ready at all times
• Lead investigations, disciplinaries, and absence management when required
• Develop your people through structured training plans and coaching
• Play an active role in the business’s social and environmental responsibilities

About you

You’re a confident, hands-on leader who knows how to get the best from large, diverse teams.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing large teams in an operational or production environment
• Experience in highly automated, complex production facilities
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, safe systems of work, and work instructions
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (NAV, Citrix, SAP)

The behaviours we value

We’re looking for leaders who live these behaviours every day:

• Together – Working collaboratively, coaching and supporting others
• Ownership – Taking responsibility and holding ourselves accountable
• Courage – Being bold, open to ideas, and willing to drive change
• Action – Acting with pace, integrity, and follow-through
• Respect – Valuing every voice and building trust through fairness
• Excellence – Leading by example and striving to improve every day

Why join us?

• A leadership role with real ownership and influence
• A business that invests in training, development, and progression
• A strong, people-focused culture
• The chance to make a visible impact on performance and standards

What can we offer you?

• Free hot drinks on shift
• Service Awards
• Enhanced paternity and maternity
• Free life insurance
• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme
• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero
• Discounted eggs and chicken
• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday
• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Eye Test every two years
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus
• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
• Wellness programme
• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.