Shift Manager

Shift Manager Location: Doncaster Salary: £45,000 per annum base Shift will be rotating on the below: - 08:00-17.00 - 14:00 -23:00 - 15:00 -00:00 A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards. Production Operations - Supervise daily production activities on the floor. - Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met. - Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed. - Reduce downtime and improve productivity. Food Safety & Quality Compliance - Ensure compliance with: - HACCP - GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) - FDA / local food regulations - ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable) - Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points) - Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams Team Management - Supervise line leaders and production staff. - Conduct shift briefings. - Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures. - Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues. Inventory & Materials Control - Coordinate raw material availability. - Minimise waste and product loss. - Monitor packaging material usage. - Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs. Equipment & Maintenance * Ensure machinery is operating properly. * Coordinate preventive maintenance. * Report breakdowns and reduce production delays. * Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers. Reporting & Documentation * Maintain production reports. * Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste). * Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries. Required Skills * Knowledge of food safety regulations. * Leadership & people management. * Problem-solving under pressure. * Understanding of production & dispatch planning. * Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. * Good communication skills. Educational Background * Bachelor’s degree in Food Science * Food Technology * Industrial Engineering * Manufacturing/Production Engineering * 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations. Operational Scope * Responsibility for: * 5 processing lines * 14 packing lines * Dispatch operations * Managing approximately 300 flexible workforce staff * Direct responsibility for developing and leading 8 Supervisors * Fast-paced production environment with frequent changeovers * Experience in fresh food manufacturing (ideally protein-based) preferred Additional Information * Bank Holidays are worked unless booked as leave * Site closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day * Significant business growth plans in place Benefits (Current package under review) - 28 days holiday (Year 1) - 29 days holiday (Year 2) - 30 days holiday (Year 3) - 3% pension contribution - Private healthcare after 1 year (including dental cover) - Death in Service: £50,000 (after 1 year) - On-site parking - On-site canteen To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry, please do not hesitate to apply