This is an exciting Production Shift Manager opportunity with a leading FMCG company business based in Cambridgeshire, offering the chance to take ownership of a production area within a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off day-shift pattern.
You will be responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently, meeting customer demand whilst maintaining high standards across quality, food safety, health and safety, and compliance. A key part of your role will be to lead, motivate and develop your team to deliver shift KPIs, maximise productivity and drive operational performance.
You will work closely with the wider site team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, improve yield and reduce waste. Using performance data to drive decision-making, you will proactively address operational challenges, escape maintenance issues to minimise downtime and ensure accurate product traceability throughout the production process.
As a hands-on and people-focused leader, you will coach and support your team, promote accountability and help embed a culture of continuous improvement across the operation.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in a production leadership or management role in an FMCG operation.
- A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and operational compliance standards.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and develop a team.
- Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy production environment.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to shift management, with a focus on achieving KPIs and maximising productivity.
- Experience using performance data to drive improvements, increase yield and reduce waste.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, traceability and compliance.
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