Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing

Manpower; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Shift Manager for a busy food manufacturing facility in the UK. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and lead a high-performing team. Key responsibilities include supervising production activities, monitoring performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement. Applicants should have proven supervisory experience in food manufacturing, a strong understanding of HACCP and GMP regulations, and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

25 days holiday + birthday off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or shift lead experience in food manufacturing or similar fast-paced production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality regulations (HACCP, GMP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities during your shift.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build a high-performance culture.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of HACCP and GMP

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Job description

Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing

Manpower is recruiting an experienced Shift Manager to oversee daily operations within a busy food manufacturing facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to drive production performance, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and support a high-performing team located Oxfordshire. Hours of work will be 6.30am - 2.30pm or 10.30pm.

The Role

As Shift Manager, you'll take responsibility for production activities across assigned shifts. You'll lead teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality output, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities during your shift
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards
• Monitor performance metrics (output, downtime, waste, labour efficiency)
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build a high-performance culture
• Uphold health & safety standards, investigating incidents promptly
• Conduct shift handovers and maintain accurate production records
• Troubleshoot operational issues and elevate where necessary
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and other departments
• Manage labour deployment, attendance, and resolve shift-level issues
• Support audits, inspections, and training sessions
• Lead, coach and oversee 15 - 20 operative per day.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven supervisory or shift lead experience in food manufacturing or similar fast-paced production
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality regulations (HACCP, GMP)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Confidence making decisions under pressure and managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency with production systems and basic IT (Excel, ERP/MES a plus)
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Own transport is essential due to the location of the factory.

Why?

• Competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Opportunity to shape operations in a growing food manufacturing environment
• Clear progression pathways and professional development opportunities
• Join a supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and performance