Production Shift Manager
hace 8 días
South Lanarkshire
Location: South Lanarkshire Salary: Up to £38,000 Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6am-6pm We are seeking an effective and hands-on Front Line Manager to support a food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. You will play a key role in leading a production team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output in a fast-paced FMCG environment. About the Role: The Production Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production performance, maintaining standards, and leading a motivated team. You will drive safe working practices, product quality, and consistent execution of processes whilst contributing to continuous improvement across your area of expertise. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets., • Promote and uphold the company’s values, behaviours and site standards., • Assist with workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels., • Manage daily routines using Leader Standard Work., • Participate in Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings to drive output., • Champion Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality compliance., • Raise hazards and near misses and support investigation processes., • Oversee training for new starters and monitor competency progress., • Support performance management, time and attendance and staff development., • Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain efficient, safe line operations., • Communicate clearly through briefs, huddles and effective shift handovers., • Contribute to improvement activities, including A3 initiatives and changeovers. Requirements: • Experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing., • Strong communication and people-management skills., • Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement., • Flexible, proactive and committed to achieving high standards. What We Offer: • A key operational role within a major UK food manufacturer., • Opportunities for training, development and progression., • Supportive, team-focused working environment. If you are a motivated team manager with a passion for safety, quality, and operational excellence within the food manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you.