Backshift Factory Manager

Are you an experienced manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a fast-paced production operation?

We're recruiting for a Backshift Factory Manager to lead and oversee all manufacturing activities during the evening shift, ensuring production targets, quality standards, health & safety requirements and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven operations professional with a background in food manufacturing who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire factory operation during the backshift, ensuring efficient, safe and cost-effective production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all production activities across the factory during the backshift

• Driving performance against key KPIs including output, yield, efficiency and labour utilisation

• Ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality and food safety standards

• Promoting a strong health & safety culture across all departments

• Managing, coaching and developing Team Leaders, Supervisors and Production Managers

• Ensuring staffing levels are effectively planned to meet operational requirements

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste

• Working closely with Technical, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain teams

• Managing factory performance and escalating operational issues where necessary

• Delivering exceptional standards of compliance, GMP and site housekeeping

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Proven experience in a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Manufacturing leadership role

• Strong food manufacturing or FMCG experience

• Demonstrable experience leading large production teams within a fast-paced environment

• Excellent understanding of food safety, quality and hygiene standards

• Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management skills

• Experience driving operational improvements and efficiency gains

• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality and service

• A hands-on approach and the ability to make decisions under pressure

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a successful food manufacturing business

• High levels of autonomy and responsibility

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

• A business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

If you're a passionate manufacturing leader looking to make a real impact within a dynamic food production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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