Manufacturing Shift Manager Job at Greencore Group (Northampton)

Production Shift Manager

Imagine stepping into a factory where the buzz of production lines never stops, ...

Location

United Kingdom , Somerset

Salary:

45000.00 - 48000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong leadership and people management experience in a food or drinks manufacturing environment
A solid understanding of GMP, H&S, and quality standards
A proven track record of driving performance and implementing improvements
Energy, adaptability, and the desire to grow with a business in transition
Experience in a high-volume FMCG environment (drinks, bottling, or canning would be ideal)
Strong leadership skills
The confidence to make decisions under pressure
An eye for continuous improvement
A commitment to safety
A genuine passion for developing people

Job Responsibility

Lead a team of around 50 people
Inspire confidence on the shop floor
Ensure every shift runs smoothly, safely, and to the highest standard
Set the pace and keep things moving
Ensure quality always comes first
Building a motivated, multi-skilled team
Coaching a new team leader
Working with engineers to get a line back up and running
Spotting a smarter way of doing things and making it happen
Helping to shape a new product line as the business grows

What we offer

Opportunities to progress, learn new skills, and grow your career

Fulltime

Night Shift Production Manager

The factory floor is calm, the day's bustle has eased, and now it's your shift-t...

Location

United Kingdom , Somerset

Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience as a production or shift manager in food manufacturing (chilled experience is ideal)
Strong leadership skills-coaching, motivating, and getting the best from people
Proven track record of managing budgets and operational KPIs
Analytical, pragmatic, and calm under pressure
A team player with energy, adaptability, and a strong focus on quality

Job Responsibility

Lead and inspire your night shift team, creating clarity, energy, and purpose even in the quietest hours
Ensure production targets are not just met, but exceeded-safely, on time, and within budget
Be a hands-on leader, able to step onto the line when needed, but equally confident driving continuous improvement through analysis, planning, and people development
Manage labour and resources efficiently, ensuring KPIs around waste, labour, and material usage are delivered
Partner with cross-functional colleagues in operations, engineering, and supply to keep the site running seamlessly

What we offer

The autonomy to shape the night shift operation and leave your mark
A business that invests in its people, opening doors to senior leadership progression
The satisfaction of knowing that your shift is the bridge between one day and the next keeping the wheels of production turning

Fulltime

Operations Shift Manager

This role is a 4 on 3 off days only position. We are currently working with a mu...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5-10 years' experience at management level in a fast paced environment, ideally chilled food manufacturing
Proven track record in Continuous Improvement
Proven track record in people development

Job Responsibility

Overseeing full factory Operations
Ensuring quality and cost standards are met
Supporting consistent performance
Working cross functionally with Quality, H&S, Hygiene and Engineering teams
Implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives
Leading risk assessments/accident investigations

Fulltime

Production Shift Manager

Shift Manager to join the team on a 12 hour nightshift at a well established, mu...

Location

United Kingdom , South Yorkshire

Salary:

45000.00 - 47000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience as a senior Supervisor, Section Manager, Area Manager or Operations/Manufacturing/Production Shift Manager
Experience operating in a chilled, high risk environment (or other products exposures considered)
Managed teams of 30-50 reports
Ability to operate in a fast paced environment
Ability to think on your feet and work proactively as well as reactively

Job Responsibility

Ensuring food safety and health and safety standards are upheld
Bringing a progressive and CI mindset to the shift
Finding ways to implement improvements

Fulltime

Shift Production Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Shift Production Manager to join our busy ...

Location

United Kingdom , Nantwich, Cheshire

Salary:

Not provided

Bakkavor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in the food industry, especially chilled food or FMCG is preferable but not essential
Proven track record of effective interaction with operational and non-operational stakeholders to deliver manufacturing targets while maintaining SHE and food safety standards
To be able to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills (verbal, written and presentations)
Experience of motivating and engaging teams
A logical, analytical and clear thinking approach, particularly under pressure
Has a rounded and balanced sense of judgement, recognising when to escalate issues to more senior levels of management
Must be adaptable and flexible to working hours and areas
Intermediate Food Hygiene and IOSHH qualifications are preferable

Job Responsibility

Using Continuous Improvement tools and techniques e.g. Performance Improvement Plans, team result plans, value stream mapping, line balancing and problem solving, utilising the Bakkavor Operating System e.g. RedZone to ensure that targets are met and regularly challenged / improved upon
To lead and drive standards of quality, food safety, hygiene and housekeeping within areas / shift, to ensure that both Business and Customer standards are maintained
Attend daily factory reviews and coach team members to ensure the quality of the meetings and actions is to the right standard
Accountable for delivering high quality Top Loss/ Kaizen activity for shift
To pro-actively review and manage the performance of all team members across your shift
Utilise KPI data to benchmark, challenge and drive performance improvement
In conjunction with the Learning and Development team, ensure the effective ownership, planning and delivery of training and development activity across your shift
In conjunction with the Process Development team, support the co-ordination of NPD activity ensuring teams have the information, resources and time to deliver successful process from product trial to launch
Effectively plan, organise and measure labour and material requirements to ensure that both short- and long- term agreed targets are met
Agree core manning detail for shift, including skills required and work closely with the central recruitment team ensuring the team recruitment process meets the business needs

What we offer

Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
Short Term Bonus Scheme up to 10% of basic salary
24 days holiday
Staff Shop
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
MyBargains Discount Platform
Personal Accident Insurance
Free Independent Mortgage Advice
Employee Assistance Programme
A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)

Fulltime

Senior Manager, Production

As Senior Manager of Production, you will lead the teams responsible for buildin...

Location

United States , Hayward, California

Salary:

140000.00 - 230000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
7+ years of management experience in a precision manufacturing environment (e.g., MedTech, microelectronics, avionics, or micro-assembly consumer electronics)
Experience scaling large teams from production ramp-up through mature operations
Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, systems integration, and hardware requirements
Proven ability in budget planning and cost management to balance quality, output, and efficiency
Hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage production teams of 100+ staff per shift
Partner with engineering teams to align product development with manufacturability and production goals
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to optimize efficiency across the shop floor
Collaborate with supply chain, quality assurance, and automation engineering to ensure production scalability and resilience
Establish, monitor, and drive KPIs across yield, throughput, OEE, first-pass quality, and cost per unit
Lead production capacity planning and organizational development to support growth at scale
Promote and enforce a safe working environment with adherence to safety regulations and practices
Ensure high-rate production by meeting demanding schedules while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Encourage creative problem-solving while ensuring compliance with safety, documentation, and quality standards
Implement and maintain machine upkeep schedules and spare parts availability to maximize uptime and output performance

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Production Manager

As Production Manager (2nd shift), you will lead the high-volume production of o...

Location

United States , Garden Grove

Salary:

120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Harbinger Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing
5+ years in direct production management
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related technical experience
Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams under pressure
Strong understanding and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles
Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills
Highly adaptable, decisive, and possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Own all aspects of second shift production, ensuring safe, efficient operation and meeting daily production targets (safety, quality, delivery, cycle time and uptime)
Lead and develop a team of supervisors and associates
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles (5S, standardized work) to optimize processes, reduce waste, and maximize throughput
Proactively identify and resolve production bottlenecks
Implement root cause corrective actions to maintain process stability
Champion a safety-first culture
Drive relentless quality assurance, ensuring all vehicles meet exacting standards and addressing deviations immediately
Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Facilities to resolve issues and successfully implement process changes
Utilize production data (OEE, scrap rates) to analyze performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions for operational improvement

What we offer

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Fulltime

Material Handler, Lettershop - Night Shift

The Material Handler, Lettershop will be responsible to support the efforts of m...

Location

United States , Bolingbrook

Salary:

Not provided

Amsive

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED, or an equivalent combination of education/ experience
Experience with inventory management
Experience with safely moving large, heavy pallets
Basic computer knowledge
Must be able to be able to stand on feet for at least 8 hours/day
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Responsibility

Reading and understanding the work ticket in order to provide the correct materials to the correct machines as needed
Reading and understanding the production schedule in order to proactively stage materials for the next job
Ensure all machines have enough stock items to continue running the job without stopping
never letting the machine run out of stock items
Removes finished pallets from the lettershop placing them in an identified area organized as required
Removes material(s) from the lettershop when no longer needed and return to identified area in the warehouse
Remove empty APC’s/Roll Carts and return to designated area in Digital Print
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Removes recycling bins from the lettershop and Loads on recycling trucks or near the shredder as required
Pallet jack is primary equipment for moving materials

Fulltime

Manufacturing Shift Manager

Greencore Group

Location:
United Kingdom , Northampton

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Expiration:
March 15, 2026

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