NIGHT Shift Food Production Manager

Location:

Chorley
Hours :22:00 – 06:00
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
Contract Type:
Permanent Position

Are you an experienced Food Manufacturing Shift Manager looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting for a dynamic and hands-on Night Shift Production Manager to lead operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in Chorley.

This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise and coordinate production staff to achieve shift targets

* Ensure strict compliance with food safety, BRC, and ISO
9001 standards

* Monitor production KPIs and drive continuous improvement

* Troubleshoot operational issues and minimise downtime

* Oversee machinery performance and coordinate maintenance when required

* Manage labour effectively to optimise productivity

* Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing night shift team

* Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready production environment

What We’re Looking For

* Essential:

Experience with in the Food Manufacturing sector

* Proven experience in a supervisory/management role within manufacturing

* Strong leadership and people management skills

* Knowledge of BRC and ISO
9001 standards

* Excellent problem-solving ability

* Experience managing production machinery and maintenance coordination

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Your Objectives

* Meet or exceed production targets

* Minimise waste and maximise efficiency

* Ensure smooth shift handovers

* Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards

* Develop a motivated, skilled production team

Salary & Benefits

* £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

* Company pension

* On-site parking

* Staff rewards scheme