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We are recruiting for a Shift Manager to join our team in Hereford at Grandstand Road. The purpose of the role is to lead and manage all production operations during your assigned shift, ensuring manufacturing targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will drive performance across people, process, safety, and compliance—optimising productivity, reducing waste, and maintaining strong GMP standards within a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

07:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday / 16:30 – 01:30, Sunday to Thursday. Flexibility may be required.

• Leading, motivating, and developing production teams to meet output and performance targets.
• Managing end‑to‑end shift operations, including handovers, resource planning, and workflow prioritisation.
• Ensuring production schedules are met in line with demand, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Monitoring line performance, resolving operational issues, and addressing bottlenecks promptly.
• Coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to minimise downtime and maintain efficient operations.
• Ensuring full compliance with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Upholding a strong safety culture and ensuring adherence to all HSE policies and procedures.
• Conducting risk assessments, implementing corrective actions, and leading incident investigations.
• Completing and verifying shift documentation and production records accurately.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and waste reduction.
• Leading and supporting Lean, Kaizen, and continuous‑improvement initiatives across the shift.
• Providing strong leadership presence on the factory floor to ensure safe, high‑quality, and efficient output.

• Proven experience in a shift management or senior supervisory role within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and people‑management capability, with experience leading large teams.
• Solid understanding of production processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous‑improvement methodologies.

We offer comprehensive training and ongoing development to support your long‑term career with us. Benefits include:

• £48,000–£52,000 per annum
• £2,500 shift allowance per annum
• 31 days holiday allowance
• Secure contract with excellent career progression opportunities
• 5% pension contribution
• Subsidised hot‑food canteen
• Staff shop
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salaried Advance Finance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

At Avara Foods, we’re one of the UK’s largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well‑known restaurant brands. We manage our entire supply chain—from farms to factory to customer—across major processing sites in England and Wales and an agricultural network of over 350 farms.

After applying, a Resourcing Officer from our Hereford site will contact you to discuss your application and CV. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering results, apply today!

Please note: Due to bird welfare requirements, applicants must not keep avian pets or poultry.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.