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Production Shift Manager Night Shift Shift Pattern: 4-on/4-off, 12hour shifts Responsibilities Oversee and lead the night-shift production team (~1214 staff), ensuring key KPIs (safety, quality, service, cost) are met daily. Enforce health 'safety and food safety standardsconduct audits, accident investigations, risk assessments. Coordinate productionmanage shift handovers, hygiene routines, product changeovers, and clean-downs. Control costs by monitoring labour, materials, utilities; manage raw material usage with SAP/MRP methods. Identify/lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean methodologies. Produce daily production reports, escalate issues, and support audits/investigations. Provide coaching, training, and development for shift staff; assist in recruitment as needed. Requirements Proven experience in FMCG or food manufacturing shift supervision/management. Strong leadership and team-development skills. Knowledge of health, safety, and food-safety regulations (e.g., BRC standards). Proficiency in IT toolsespecially Excel and MRP/ERP systems (SAP experience is desirable). Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement frameworks is highly valued. Desirable Qualifications Experience in food production environments. Food-safety / hygiene certification. Lean/Six Sigma training or similar qualification. Benefits Competitive salary in line with market expectations. Supportive benefits: 28 days holiday, pension scheme, free parking, life assurance, employee assistance programme.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc