Production Shift Manager

Job Title – Night Shift Production Shift Manager

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire
Salary: £44,556 + 7.5% Shift Allowance (approx. £47,500 total package)
Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 23:00 – 07:00 (Night Shift)

Job Role of the Night Shift Production Shift Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Night Shift Production Shift Manager to join a well-established and fast-growing FMCG food manufacturing business operating within a high-volume production environment. The site is part of a larger, successful group supplying major UK retailers, with continued investment driving expansion and operational improvements.

You will be responsible for leading a production shift team of approximately 20 employees, including operators and line leaders, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production throughout the night shift. This is a hands-on leadership role (approximately 70% operational, 30% office-based), requiring strong visibility on the shop floor and the ability to support the team when required.

Sector – FMCG / Food Manufacturing

Structure of the Operation

• Factory Manager

• Unit Manager

• Shift Managers (x8)

• Operators & Line Leaders (approx. 20 per Shift Manager)

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Night Shift Production Shift Manager

• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory or management experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Proven ability to lead and manage production teams in a fast-paced setting.

Desirable Requirements for the Night Shift Production Shift Manager

• Experience within chilled, ambient, or high-care food manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of BRC standards.

• Continuous improvement / lean manufacturing experience.

The Night Shift Production Shift Manager Will Benefit From:

• Salary of approximately £47,500 including shift allowance.

• 31 days holiday allowance.

• Annual KPI-based bonus (3%–5% potential from 2027).

• Company pension scheme.

• Life insurance and sick pay.

• Health and wellbeing programme.

• Gym membership.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Staff discounts and subsidised food.

• On-site parking and company events.

• Stable long-term opportunity within a growing FMCG business.

Shift Pattern

• Sunday to Thursday

• 23:00 – 07:00 (Night Shift)

• 40 hours per week

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Nathan Lock

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