A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Shift Manager to join a fast‑paced food manufacturing operation in Bolton. This role is ideal for a strong leader who thrives in a hands‑on environment and is passionate about safety, quality, people development, and continuous improvement. 

We have two positions available, one to work PM shift 2pm-10pm, and the other to work NIGHT shift 10pm-6am, both Monday to Friday.

About the Role

You will lead and develop manufacturing teams across the shift, ensuring the shift runs safely, efficiently, and effectively. You’ll play a key role in driving performance, maintaining high standards, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards, promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Maintaining Food Safety & Quality standards, ensuring all products meet required specifications and documentation is completed accurately.
• Managing labour, materials, waste, and other controllable costs to meet budget targets.
• Leading, coaching, and developing Shift and Team Managers, supporting training, succession planning, and engagement across the shift.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance across all business pillars.
• Upholding high hygiene and GMP standards, ensuring the site is audit‑ready at all times.
• Monitoring and improving KPIs across efficiency, waste, and overall plant performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong coaching, communication, and people‑development skills.
• Ability to think strategically and work independently.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Confidence working with systems such as MS Office and SAP.
• A collaborative approach, building open and respectful relationships across teams.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a busy 24‑hour operation.

Why Join?

This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to influence performance, shape team culture, and contribute to the long‑term success of the manufacturing operation. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership structure with clear opportunities to make an impact.