Shift Lead

In The News; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing business in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Shift Lead to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to lead a shift team, drive performance, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in FMCG environments. Responsibilities include motivating staff, achieving production targets, and managing operational issues. This is a chance to grow within a culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Shift Lead/Manager level in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and quality standards.
• Experience in managing people and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a shift team of up to 20 direct reports.
• Ensure production plans are achieved through effective labour utilisation.
• Monitor performance addressing efficiency, waste and quality.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Performance Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Location: East Midlands

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Shift Lead (4 On 4 Off Nights & Days) to join a well-established food manufacturing business within a fast-paced automated operation. The site supplies major customers and is committed to operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in leading shift performance, driving efficiency, and ensuring customer demand is met safely and cost-effectively.

About you…

About you…

• Previous experience at Shift Lead / Shift Manager level within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality standards
• Experience managing people, performance, and time & attendance
• The confidence to make decisions under pressure and escalate risk appropriately
• As Shift Lead, you will have excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills

What will you be doing?

• Lead, motivate and coordinate a shift team of up to 20 direct reports across 3 production lines
• Ensure production plans are achieved through effective labour and line utilisation
• As the Shift Lead, you will monitor performance at regular intervals, addressing efficiency, waste, quality and plan attainment
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, quality, health & safety and hygiene standards
• Act as the legally responsible person for food safety on shift
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with Engineering and Technical teams
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and MPS activities
• Chair cross-functional shift meetings and manage effective shift handovers
• Coach, develop and performance-manage team members, including identifying training needs
• Ensure accurate record keeping, documentation and reporting
• Deputise for the Production / Operations Manager when required

So, what can they offer you?

You’ll be joining a business that values strong leadership, safety, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on shift performance and culture. This role provides responsibility, development, and the chance to grow within a progressive manufacturing environment where continuous improvement is at the core of operations.

We are keen to speak with Shift Leads, Shift Managers, Shift Leaders, Production Supervisors, Senior Operators, Line Leaders and Team Leaders based within Nuneaton, Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Bedworth and surrounding East Midlands areas.

How to Apply

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2346 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion.

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