Shift Leader

Location: Coulman Road, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £50K dependent on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent

A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.

Production Operations

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • HACCP
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • FDA / local food regulations
  • ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
  • Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams

Team Management

• Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations. 
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory & Materials Control

• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Minimise waste and product loss.
• Monitor packaging material usage.
• Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure machinery is operating properly.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
• Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers. 

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain production reports.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
• Manage 121s for direct line reports.  

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science
• Food Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing/Production Engineering
• 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations. 

Shifts are the following:

Monday to Friday

Occasional weekend work during peak seasons 

Shifts:

40 hours per week with one hour for lunch unpaid

Rotating:

08.30 - 17.30 Week 1

11.00 - 20.00 Week 2

15.00 - Finish (1am usually)    Week 3

When working 15.00 onwards shift allowance of £100 will be provided per week. 

CMI / ILM Level 3 / 5 qualification post 6 months service with huge development opportunities. 

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Chesterfield Poultry Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.

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