- Posted 23 February 2026
- Salary £45,000
- LocationEssex
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineFood & Drink
- Reference213173
Production Shift Manager
Job description
Production Shift Manager
Basildon
£40,000 – £46,000
Monday–Friday (Day Shift) | 33 Days Holiday
A growing food manufacturing business is looking for a hands-on Production Shift Manager to lead daily operations and drive performance across the site.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of output, quality, team leadership and continuous improvement within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
What we’re looking for:
Food manufacturing experience (essential)
Strong team leadership within production
Lean / CI mindset with measurable improvements
KPI-driven and comfortable working with data
HACCP / food safety knowledge
This is a genuine opportunity to join a scaling business with strong growth plans and real progression potential.
Interested? Let’s have a confidential conversation.