Production Shift Manager

Birmingham (B71)

Commutable from Dudley, Wolverhampton, Bromsgrove, West Brom, Walsall, Redditch, Cannock

£42,000 - £45,000
12hr Shifts – Days and Nights

Benefits:-

• Up to 10% Match Pension + Life Assurance X4
• 22 Shift Days Holiday
• Discounts At Most Retailers, Medihealth Scheme, 24/7 EAP

Our client is a leading food manufacturer that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They are part of a global group with multiple sites in the UK. This is their biggest factory, employing over 500 people. They are looking for a Production Shift Manager to join their growing team.

 Role & Responsibilities: 

• Lead and motivate a team of 15-20 production operatives within the production area, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations on the shop floor
• Take a hands-on approach, overseeing performance, resolving issues in real time and keeping production running efficiently
• Coordinate daily activities, including workload allocation, production planning, KPI tracking, and effective shift handovers
• Maintain high standards of product quality, hygiene and food safety in line with BRC and site requirements
• Support team development through training, onboarding agency staff, managing attendance/holidays, and handling performance reviews or disciplinaries

Knowledge, Skills & Experience: 

• Previous experience in food or FMCG manufacturing environments is preferred
• Open to Supervisors or Team Leaders ready to step up, with experience managing similar team sizes and responsibilities
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards within a production setting
• Confident communicator with proven leadership skills; hands-on, approachable, and proactive on the shop floor
• Ideally familiar with BRC standards

 If you’re interested, apply now or contact Itzel at Hunter Selection for more information.