Production Shift Manager - Nights

Pioneer Selection LtdThatchamreedpublished 10/09/2026
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About the company

Job Role of the Production Shift Manager A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed for a strong, hands-on Production Shift Manager to join a well-established and reputable food manufacturing business. This is a fast-paced, high-volume site supplying major retailers and the catering industry.

Your tasks

This role is 70% hands-on / 30% desk-based, so we’re looking for a Shift Manager who can lead from the front, drive standards on the shop floor, and ensure production targets, safety and hygiene requirements are consistently met.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Production Line/Cell Leaders and staff, ensuring labour and work is allocated to gain maximum efficiencies, whilst contributing to continuous improvement through data gathering, analysis and action planning.

Requirements

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Production Shift Manager

  • Food manufacturing experience (essential)
  • Minimum 2 years’ supervisory/managerial experience in a production/manufacturing environment

Desirable Requirements for the Production Shift Manager

  • NEBOSH / IOSH (or similar H&S qualification)
  • BRC experience
  • High-care / ambient food manufacturing exposure

What we offer

The Production Shift Manager will benefit from

  • Working for an established, successful manufacturing business (c. £80m turnover)
  • Strong benefits package (pension, life insurance, wellbeing programme, gym membership, cycle to work, onsite parking, canteen, staff discounts/free food, sick pay, company events, referral programme)
  • On-the-job training from existing Shift Managers
  • Clear (but flat) structure with potential progression routes into Unit Manager / Factory Manager (longer-term)

How to apply

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 at Pioneer Selection.

Other

PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER Job Title – Production Shift Manager Location – Thatcham, Berkshire Salary – £45,000 + 7.5% shift allowance (OTE c. £48,375) + bonus 3-5% Shift – Sunday – Thursday, 11:00pm – 7:00am (40 hours) -Nightshift

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply—please see our website for further details.