Job Description:

Alexander Steele Recruitment are working with an established food manufacturing business based in Hertfordshire, who are seeking an experienced Shift Production Manager to join their team.

This is a hands-on leadership role, overseeing night shift production, food safety and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site's health and safety agenda, investigating and closing out accidents, near misses and RIDDOR reports to eliminate risk
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP, GMP and product specifications, working closely with the QA team
• Oversee day-to-day production, holding daily briefings with team leaders to review performance and resolve operational issues
• Monitor KPIs including OEE%, labour hours and delivery targets, driving efficiency through Total Lean Culture (TLC) tools
• Manage labour, raw material and production costs, producing daily variance reports and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Lead, develop and coach a team of Team Leaders and Setters, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Drive employee engagement, ensuring fair and transparent management of absence, lateness and holiday
• Conduct performance reviews and development plans, supporting continuous improvement and career progression

On Offer

• Up to £44,500 p.a. - depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 10.30pm - 7am
• Opportunity to join an established, values-led business with a strong reputation for quality

If you are intereted or require further information, please apply with your most up to date CV, and I will be in touch!