Production Shift Manager
Advertised by Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
- Location
- Leicester
- Salary
- £55,000 - £57,000 a year 7.5% Bonus, private healthcare
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Manufacturing/Surveying
- Posted
- 16 October 2026
Job description
Are you an experienced Production Shift Manager looking for a role where you can lead people, take ownership and make a real impact?
We’re recruiting a Production Shift Manager for a global food manufacturer at its largest UK manufacturing facility in Leicester. You’ll lead a team of approximately 50 people, taking responsibility for safety, quality, people and operational performance within a large-scale manufacturing environment.
Salary & Benefits- c£45,000 basic salary
- 23.5% shift allowance – approximately £56,000 annual earnings
- 7.5% annual bonus
- Private healthcare
- Pension with up to 10% company contribution
- Excellent career development and progression
Shift pattern: 12-hour shifts – 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off.
Key Responsibilities: Production Shift Manager- Lead, coach and develop a frontline team of approx. 50 employees.
- Maintain high standards across safety, quality, GMP and operational performance.
- Manage attendance, conduct and individual performance.
- Develop team capability through coaching and regular one-to-ones.
- Use operational data and structured problem-solving to improve performance.
- Take ownership of shift decisions and support continuous improvement.
Food manufacturing experience is not essential, but FMCG or similar is required.
You’ll need at least 3 years’ experience directly managing frontline teams, with strong people management, coaching and problem-solving skills.
Interested in this Production Shift Manager opportunity? Apply today or contact Stuart at Wagstaff Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
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