Manufacturing Manager
Job Title: Manufacturing Manager Salary: £53,535.75 Location: Uttoxeter Shift: Nights – 3 on, 3 off (7pm–7am) Own the night shift. Lead from the front. Deliver results that matter. This Manufacturing Manager opportunity sits within a high-volume, fast-paced food manufacturing environment operating 24/7. On nights, the Manufacturing Manager has full operational ownership across production, people, safety, quality and output. If you’re currently operating as a Manufacturing Manager, Senior Shift Manager or Production Manager within FMCG or food production, this role offers genuine accountability and the autonomy to shape shift performance. This isn’t supervision — it’s operational leadership. What You’ll Be Doing: Manufacturing Manager • Leading the night shift operation across processing, baking, packing and dispatch • Owning KPIs including OEE, waste reduction, labour utilisation, service and cost control • Driving health & safety, food safety, GMP and HACCP compliance standards • Acting as the senior escalation point for engineering, technical and operational issues • Leading large production teams through clear structure, coaching and performance management • Embedding lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and root cause analysis • Delivering operational excellence within a 24/7 manufacturing site What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience as a Manufacturing Manager within food manufacturing or FMCG • Strong background in high-volume, fast-paced production environments • Experience leading large, multi-skilled production teams • Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, CI methodology and KPI management • Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, audit and hygiene standards • Confidence managing performance, absence, disciplinary processes and shift planning What’s on Offer: • Salary: £53,535.75 per annum • Nights shift pattern: 3 on, 3 off (7pm–7am) • 22 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays • Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer contribution • Private medical scheme (single cover eligibility) • EV salary sacrifice scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Retail discounts platform • High-visibility leadership role with real shift autonomy Location: Uttoxeter Job: Manufacturing Manager Shifts: Nights – 3 on, 3 off If you’re a Manufacturing Manager who thrives on ownership, pace and performance-driven leadership, this is your opportunity to take full control of shift and make a measurable impact. Apply now and lead from the front