Production Shift Manager

Location:

Lancashire

Salary:
Up to £50,000 + Benefits

Night Shift | Monday-Thursday | Permanent

Are you an experienced Production Manager looking to take charge of a fast-paced night shift operation in the food manufacturing industry?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established, high-volume food manufacturer based in Lancashire, who are seeking a hands-on and driven Nights Production Manager to lead their night shift team, ensuring production targets are hit without compromising on safety, quality, or efficiency.

The Role:

As Nights Production Manager, you will take full ownership of your shift - managing people, processes, and performance to ensure smooth production throughout the night. You’ll be responsible for delivering the production plan, motivating your team, maintaining a safe working environment, and driving continuous improvement across the shift.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead, manage and motivate the night production team to meet targets for quality, efficiency, and output

· Take full responsibility for shift performance — delivering products on time and in full

· Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety regulations

· Work closely with engineering to minimise downtime and ensure machinery runs effectively

· Monitor and act on KPI data to drive shift performance

· Manage staffing levels, training plans, and skills development across your team

· Conduct daily team meetings, appraisals, return-to-work interviews, and performance reviews

· Promote a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing

· Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth handovers and efficient operations

· Support and develop team leaders and supervisors to deliver operational excellence

What We're Looking For:

· Proven experience as a Production Manager or Shift Manager in a food manufacturing environment (night shift experience preferred)

· Strong leadership and people management skills

· In-depth knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and health & safety compliance

· Track record of improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and delivering KPIs

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

· Proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement

What’s on

Offer:

· Competitive salary up to £50,000

· Supportive, inclusive team culture

· Autonomy and ownership of the night shift operation

· Career progression and development opportunities

If you’re a confident leader who thrives in a night shift setting and knows how to get the best out of people and processes, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply today for a confidential discussion