Shift Manager

Hull
£45,000 £47,000
4 on / 4 off Shift Pattern

An established food manufacturing operation is seeking a Shift Manager who is passionate about leading, developing, and inspiring teams within a fast-paced production environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who believes strong performance comes from engaged, well-trained, and motivated people. You will take full responsibility for shift operations while building capability, driving accountability, and creating a positive, high-performing culture.

• Lead, coach, and develop Senior Line Leaders, Line Technicians, and Operatives

• Create a culture of ownership, engagement, and continuous improvement

• Deliver the daily production plan safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards

• Support performance development through regular feedback and on-shift coaching

• Identify skills gaps and support training and succession planning

• Ensure high standards of GMP, food safety, and health & safety compliance

• Monitor KPIs and work with teams to improve efficiency and reduce waste

• Act as the key point of contact for operational matters during shift

• Experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, or Shift Manager role within manufacturing (food manufacturing preferred)

• A strong track record of developing and motivating teams

• Confident managing performance, absence, and employee engagement

• Knowledge of safe systems of work, line safety inspections, and accident investigation

• Experience applying root cause analysis and driving improvement

• Ideally qualified to NVQ Level 2+ in Manufacturing, Food Production, or Team Leadership

• Opportunity to shape and develop a high-performing shift team

• A visible leadership role with real impact on site performance

• Supportive environment focused on growth and progression

• Competitive salary and shift pattern

If you are a people-focused production leader who enjoys building strong teams and delivering results through others, this could be your next step up the ladder.