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Shift Lead
Permanent
  • East Midlands
  • c£53,000 – Including Bonus up to 10%

Location: East MidlandsOverview: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Shift Lead (4 On 4 Off Nights & Days) to join a well-established food manufacturing business within a fast-paced automated operation. The site supplies major customers and is committed to operational excellence, food safety, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in leading shift performance, driving efficiency, and ensuring customer demand is met safely and cost-effectively. About you…•    Previous experience at Shift Lead / Shift Manager level within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment•    Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and quality standards•    Experience managing people, performance, and time & attendance•    The confidence to make decisions under pressure and escalate risk appropriately•    As Shift Lead, you will have excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills What will you be doing?•    Lead, motivate and coordinate a shift team of up to 20 direct reports across 3 production lines•    Ensure production plans are achieved through effective labour and line utilisation•    As the Shift Lead, you will monitor performance at regular intervals, addressing efficiency, waste, quality and plan attainment•    Maintain full compliance with food safety, quality, health & safety and hygiene standards•    Act as the legally responsible person for food safety on shift•    Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with Engineering and Technical teams•    Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction and MPS activities•    Chair cross-functional shift meetings and manage effective shift handovers•    Coach, develop and performance-manage team members, including identifying training needs•    Ensure accurate record keeping, documentation and reporting•    Deputise for the Production / Operations Manager when required So, what can they offer you?You’ll be joining a business that values strong leadership, safety, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on shift performance and culture. This role provides responsibility, development, and the chance to grow within a progressive manufacturing environment where continuous improvement is at the core of operations. We are keen to speak with Shift Leads, Shift Managers, Shift Leaders, Production Supervisors, Senior Operators, Line Leaders and Team Leaders based within Nuneaton, Coventry, Hinckley, Rugby, Bedworth and surrounding East Midlands areas. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/2346 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Production Shift Manager
Permanent
  • Essex
  • Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 plus benefits

Location: Wickford Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Production Shift Manager to join a growing, values-driven manufacturing business. This Monday to Friday day-shift role is ideal for a motivated people leader with a strong continuous improvement mindset who enjoys driving performance, developing teams, and ensuring safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment. About You:•    As Production Manager, you will have proven supervisory or management experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment•    Strong understanding of food safety systems, HACCP, and recognised quality standards (e.g. BRC or equivalent)•    Confident people manager with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams•    Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence•    Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills What will you be doing?•    Managing all production activities during your shift, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with food safety and health & safety standards•    Leading and developing a multi-skilled production team, promoting engagement, flexibility, and high performance•    As Shift Manager, you will be monitoring and driving KPIs through effective planning, reporting, and corrective actions•    Identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste•    Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure production plans are delivered on time and in full What can they offer you?•    Salary of £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience•    Day shift hours: 10:00 – 18:30, Monday to Friday•    33 days annual leave, including bank holidays•    A supportive, collaborative working environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement•    Ongoing training and development with genuine opportunities for progression We are seeking applications from talented Production Shift Managers, Manufacturing Shift Managers, Production Supervisors, Shit Managers, Operations Supervisors, or Production Team Leaders who live within or around Wickford, Basildon, Rayleigh, Billericay, Southend-on-Sea, Chelmsford Essex. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref AHC/TNT/2322 or call 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Technical Manager
Permanent
  • Preston
  • c£65,000 - £75,000 plus enhanced pension, life assurance and cycle to work scheme

Location: PrestonOverview: This is a rare opportunity to join this business within this department. You will manage the whole technical function within the business working on manufacturing, quality and operational standards. About You:•    A proven Technical / Quality Leader managing teams and driving technical standards•    Work closely with all departments driving technical standards & putting this first•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills •    Proven experience working in a food manufacturing business What will you be doing?•    As Technical/Quality lead, you will manage a team and support and inspire them•    Driving technical standards across the business and ensuring the company is compliant•    Facilitating smooth communication across technical & operational departments •    Collaborating closely with cross functional teams•    You will play a pivotal role driving the technical agenda in the business What can they offer you?This is a great opportunity to work for a company that value their people and support you in the business. You will also receive a salary from c£65,000 up to £75,000, dependant on your experience. We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Senior QA Managers, Quality Managers, Heads of Quality, Quality Leads, Senior Technical Managers, Food Safety Managers, Head of Technical, who live within Southport, Preston, Garstang, Lancaster, Lytham, Blackpool, Darwen, Blackburn, Chorley or Bolton. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/2335 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 or a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Amazing company, the professionalism, kindness and support from Carole was outstanding, she made everything happen so smoothly; the best experience ever!

Senior Process Technologist