We are currently recruiting a Shift Production Manager for a leading FMCG manufacturer at a site near Crewkerne.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful Production Shift Manager will organise and inspire their team to meet daily production and packing plans safely, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.

The Production Shift Manager will be responsible for:

• Safety & Compliance:
  • Ensuring all staff meet stringent safety and GMP food standards.
• Team Leadership:
  • Managing performance, attendance, and professional development for factory and warehouse operatives.
• Operational Efficiency:
  • Organising staff rotation, prioritizing engineering tasks, and supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) plans to maximise performance.
• Communication:
  • Managing shift handovers, reporting metrics via SAP, and collaborating with the Production Manager to hit balanced scorecard targets.

Shift Manager Schedule: Work Half the Year. 4, 5, 5, 4 rotating shift patterns.

• The Hours:
  • 12-hour shifts (07:00 – 19:00 and 19:00 – 07:00).
• The Benefit:
  • By rotating between days and nights on this schedule, you are effectively working just half of the year, allowing for significant time away from the site to recharge.

About You

• Experience:
  • At least 3 years of people leadership experience in a food / fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of FMCG manufacturing, SAP/ERP processes, and BRC/IFS food standards.
• Skills:
  • Competency in numeracy and written English, with a track record of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Location:

Situated on the Somerset / Dorset border, commutable from areas such as: Taunton, Honiton, Chard, Crewkerne, Dorchester, Yeovil, Weymouth