Manufacturing Shift Lead – Drive Safe, Efficient Production

Finsbury Food; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Lead for its Pontypool site in the United Kingdom. The role involves managing shift operations, ensuring production meets quality and safety standards, and leading a motivated team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Additionally, the company offers enhanced maternity and paternity leave, a pension scheme, and various employee development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Employee Recognition Awards

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in food or FMCG.
• Proven track record of leading multi-skilled teams in high-pressure environments.
• Skilled in Lean and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations to meet production targets.
• Manage staffing, labor deployment, and resources.
• Conduct coaching and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

IT systems proficiency

Education

Grade C or above in English & Maths GCSE level or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely certification (or willingness to obtain)

Level 3 Food Safety certification (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

MS Office

ERP platforms

Job description

A leading food company is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Lead for its Pontypool site in the United Kingdom. The role involves managing shift operations, ensuring production meets quality and safety standards, and leading a motivated team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Additionally, the company offers enhanced maternity and paternity leave, a pension scheme, and various employee development opportunities.