Production Shift Leader

  • Pioneer Selection Ltd
  • Woodseaves, Shropshire
  • Feb 26, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Production Shift Leader

Job Title Production Shift Leader
Location Market Drayton, Shropshire
Salary £44,000 £46,000 (DOE)
Shift 4 on 4 off (7am 7pm / 7pm 7am)
Hours 42 hours per week

Job Role of the Production Shift Leader

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a strong Production Shift Leader to join a high-volume, fast-paced food manufacturing site. This role offers the chance to lead from the front within a business that places strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

As a Production Shift Leader within the Filling department, you will take ownership of your shift, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People metrics. You will play a key role in delivering operational excellence while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement and innovation across your team.

Sector Food Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities of the Production Shift Leader

  • Lead your shift to deliver against Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People KPIs
  • Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards and customer audit requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and champion root cause analysis
  • Proactively manage performance, including Performance Improvement Plans
  • Deliver effective communication through cascade briefs and team sessions
  • Conduct regular 1:1s and lead by example through company behaviours
  • Plan and allocate labour and resources effectively
  • Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Environmental compliance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Production Shift Leader

  • Experience within high-volume food manufacturing
  • Experience working as a production leader, supervisor, team leader or manager

Requirements for the Production Shift Leader

  • Strong leadership and coaching skills.
  • Knowledge of compliance standards and audit processes. Technical understanding of processing and filling equipment.
  • Strong awareness of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene

The Production Shift Leader will benefit from:

  • Competitive salary up to £46,000 DOE
  • 4 on 4 off shift pattern offering work-life balance
  • 282 hours holiday (23.5 shifts)
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance (x2 salary)
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Free uniform and PPE
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities

This opportunity is with Muller Milk & Ingredients, a leading UK manufacturer of milk and yoghurt products, operating at scale with a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are an ambitious Production Leader looking to step into a key leadership role within a thriving manufacturing environment, please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

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