Senior Shift Manager

Are you an experienced Shift Manager or Manufacturing Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Shift Manager to join our Operations team in Avonmouth and play a key leadership role in driving performance, safety, quality, and people development across our production operation.

Reporting directly to the Factory Manager , you will oversee all operations within the Trim Department while providing leadership and support across site production teams. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a growing food manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety-first culture across all production teams.
• Ensure compliance with all site health and safety policies and procedures.
• Lead accident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Act as a role model for safe working practices.

Quality & Food Safety

• Take ownership of product quality and department compliance during your shift.
• Ensure quality systems and CCP checks are completed to the highest standards.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with Technical and Site leadership teams to drive quality culture initiatives.

Operational Performance & Customer Service

• Deliver production plans while maintaining service levels and operational targets.
• Communicate effectively regarding shortages and production issues.
• Collaborate with senior management, commercial, and finance teams to support customer satisfaction.
• Manage all aspects of employee performance, development, and engagement.
• Coach and develop Supervisors and high-potential employees.
• Lead performance reviews, absence management, disciplinary processes, and investigations.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
• Develop problem-solving capabilities across teams.
• Work collaboratively with managers across the site to achieve business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We're looking for a confident leader who thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment and can inspire teams to deliver exceptional results.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager or Manufacturing Manager within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a high-risk/high-care food manufacturing setting.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Sound understanding of food safety, compliance, and health & safety legislation.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of operational cost drivers.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and web-based management systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• BRC and retail customer audit experience.
• What We're Looking For
• A self-motivated and proactive leader.
• Someone who leads by example and motivates others to succeed.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent relationship-building capabilities.
• A collaborative approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about food manufacturing, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you.

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