Production Shift Manager Nights
6 days ago
Norwich
Location: Attleborough Department: Manufacturing Reporting to: Production Stream Manager Shift Pattern: Nights – 4 on 4 off - 6:00pm – 6:00am We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Shift Manager to join our Manufacturing team at Attleborough. Working a permanent night shift pattern of 4 on 4 off (6:00pm–6:00am), you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Production Team Leaders to maximise manufacturing performance, improve operational efficiency, and deliver outstanding standards in safety, quality, cost, and service. You will play a key role in driving Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives, embedding best practice, and creating a high-performing culture that supports both business goals and customer expectations. As part of the Pilgrim's Europe way of working, this is a site-based role, requiring visible leadership and close collaboration with operational teams across the factory. • Build and promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and coaching., • Champion our "Go for Zero" approach, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members., • Ensure risk assessments are in place and corrective actions are completed., • Monitor, report, and improve safety performance metrics., • Promote a culture where food safety, quality, and authenticity are a condition of doing business., • Ensure products are manufactured right first time and GMP standards are maintained., • Escalate and manage significant quality concerns appropriately., • Support the delivery of the Production Stream strategic plan and key operational objectives., • Ensure Team Leaders clearly understand priorities, targets, and expectations., • Deliver improvements in labour utilisation, waste reduction, OEE, and overall manufacturing performance., • Manage and support planned and unplanned operational activities, including maintenance, audits, and production changes., • Monitor ATP performance and respond effectively to escalations., • Lead, motivate, and develop Team Leaders to create a high-performing and engaged workforce., • Coach and develop teams using Operational Excellence tools and methods., • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development conversations., • Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning activities., • Build a strong pipeline of talent for future business needs., • Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, with HR support where appropriate., • Create an environment where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute ideas., • Drive Operational Excellence (OPEX) across the production stream., • Ensure the area remains audit-ready across safety, quality, environmental, manufacturing, and asset management standards., • Analyse operational data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities., • Lead structured problem-solving activities using OPEX tools and methodologies., • Improve operational standards including SOPs, work instructions, autonomous maintenance, process specifications, and 5S., • Ensure KPIs are visible, accurate, and regularly reviewed., • Drive closure of actions and issues through effective performance management., • Lead projects and improvement initiatives that support site objectives., • Identify and eliminate manufacturing losses, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies., • Ensure improvements are embedded and sustainable., • Drive continuous improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and business performance. We are looking for a passionate and driven manufacturing leader who can inspire teams, solve problems, and deliver results within a fast-paced FMCG environment. • Strong communication and influencing skills., • Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate others., • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability., • Experience creating, implementing, and sustaining operational standards., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Experience within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment., • Knowledge of health and safety, quality, environmental, and asset management systems., • Experience of Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, or OPEX methodologies., • Foundation level Health & Safety, • Food Safety qualification, • HACCP qualification At Pilgrim's Europe, we are committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for long-term career growth. • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Career development opportunities within a leading international food business, • Ongoing training and leadership development, • Employee benefits and discount platform, • Wellbeing support programmes, • Collaborative and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence Availability ¦ Humility ¦ Discipline ¦ Sincerity ¦ Ownership ¦ Determination ¦ Simplicity #J-18808-Ljbffr