Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing

Manpower is recruiting an experienced Shift Manager to oversee daily operations within a busy food manufacturing facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to drive production performance, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and support a high-performing team located Oxfordshire. Hours of work will be 6.30am - 2.30pm or 10.30pm.

The Role

As Shift Manager, you'll take responsibility for production activities across assigned shifts. You'll lead teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality output, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate all production activities during your shift
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards
Monitor performance metrics (output, downtime, waste, labour efficiency)
Lead, coach, and develop team members to build a high-performance culture
Uphold health & safety standards, investigating incidents promptly
Conduct shift handovers and maintain accurate production records
Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate where necessary
Collaborate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and other departments
Manage labour deployment, attendance, and resolve shift-level issues
Support audits, inspections, and training sessions
Lead, coach and oversee 15 - 20 operative per day.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

Proven supervisory or shift lead experience in food manufacturing or similar fast-paced production
Strong knowledge of food safety and quality regulations (HACCP, GMP)
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Confidence making decisions under pressure and managing multiple priorities
Proficiency with production systems and basic IT (Excel, ERP/MES a plus)
Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays
Own transport is essential due to the location of the factory.

Why Apply?

Competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday + your birthday off
Opportunity to shape operations in a growing food manufacturing environment
Clear progression pathways and professional development opportunities
Join a supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and performance

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Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing