Job Description

Production Shift Manager

Salford, M50 2PU

Shift patterns run Thursday to Monday

or

Friday to Tuesday, with weekend working included.

35,000 per annum

We're looking for an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead and motivate our production teams at Nupharm in Salford. Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient operations and the highest standards of quality. With responsibility for managing people, processes, and performance, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, regulated environment. While primarily a production role, we welcome applications from a warehouse manager with proven people management experience

Training for this role will be Monday to Friday, transitioning into either a Thursday to Monday or Friday to Tuesday shifting.

Job Responsibilities

Lead and manage production operations:

Overseeing all routine processes to ensure products are produced and stored according to GMP/GDP standards and documentation.

Team leadership and development:

You will allocate resources effectively, train, motivate, and support the Production Leadership Team, Zone Leaders, and operatives.

Health & Safety compliance:

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all production operations follow health and safety requirements.

Performance management:

Deliver departmental KPIs, maintain accurate production records, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Cross-functional collaboration:

Work closely with departments such as Quality, Warehouse, Print & Componentry, and Purchasing to ensure best practice and smooth operations.

Key Skills, Knowledge, & Experience

Proven leadership of medium to large production teams Hands-on experience in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Good Distribution Practice) environments Effective communication and ability to work across complex team structures Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving abilities Organised and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment

Our benefits

22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service Medicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions iTrent Financial Wellbeing - a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances Access to High Street discounts Employee Assistance Programme Contributory Pension Scheme Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received

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