Job Title:Production Shift ManagerContract: Full Time, PermanentHours: Rotational Shift Pattern including days, nights & weekendsReporting to: Production Manager
JOIN OUR TEAM
Norbev is looking for an experienced and driven Production Shift Manager to join our manufacturing leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident people leader with FMCG manufacturing experience who is passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams.
As Production Shift Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective operation of the production department on shift, ensuring customer requirements are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage production operations on shift to achieve safety, quality, service and productivity targets.
- Drive operational performance through effective monitoring of KPIs and implementation of corrective actions.
- Manage labour resources, production schedules, changeovers and shift activities to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
- Provide strong leadership, coaching and development to Production Shift Supervisors and production teams.
- Promote a positive, engaged and high-performing culture where employees are encouraged to contribute and succeed.
- Manage attendance, performance, and employee relations in line with company procedures.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, health & safety requirements, customer standards and company policies.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, quality improvement and cost control.
- Work closely with other departments to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
- Lead by example, embedding Norbev’s values and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and excellence.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a hands-on and people-focused production leader who can drive operational performance, develop high-performing teams, and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Criteria
- Management/supervisory experience within an FMCG or fast-paced lean manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and engage teams.
- Experience driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Experience working to regulatory, customer and quality standards.
- The ability to analyse performance data and make informed operational decisions.
- Flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends and overtime when required.
Why Join Norbev?
At Norbev, our values shape everything we do:
- Nurture Supporting each other to achieve success.
- One Working together as one team.
- Responsible Taking ownership and reducing waste.
- Bold Embracing change and solving problems creatively.
- Ethical Doing the right thing with integrity and respect.
- Visionary Continuously improving and planning for the future.
We offer the opportunity to develop your career within a growing manufacturing business where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of our success.
Other Employee Benefits:
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced holiday allowance, with additional leave linked to service milestones
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Westfield Health Scheme
- Axa Home & Car Insurance Discounts
- Ongoing training & development opportunities
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