Shift Manager

I am currently recruiting for a growing food and beverage manufacturer to recruit a Shift Manager to take ownership of a busy production shift. This is a hands-on, tactical role in a fast-moving environment. You''ll keep production on plan, manage changing priorities and ensure the shift delivers against safety, quality, service and cost targets. The Role: Working closely with Shift Supervisors and wider operational teams, you will: Take accountability for production performance across the shift.Manage changing priorities, labour and resources to keep production on plan.Lead and support Shift Supervisors and production teams.Maintain high standards across safety, food safety, quality and compliance.Monitor KPIs and take practical action where performance is off track.Manage downtime, waste and labour efficiency.Work closely with Engineering and Quality to resolve operational issues.Ensure effective shift handovers and clear communication across the operation.Support continuous improvement without losing focus on day-to-day delivery. About You: I am looking for an experienced Shift Manager, Production Manager or Manufacturing Team Leader from food, beverage or another highly regulated manufacturing environment. You''ll be comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced operation, adapting when plans change and moving people and resources to where they''re needed most. You should bring: Strong people leadership and performance management experience.Experience owning production, ..... full job details .....