Job Description

Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing
Manpower is recruiting an experienced Shift Manager to oversee daily operations within a busy food manufacturing facility. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to drive production performance, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and support a high-performing team located Oxfordshire. Hours of work will be 6.30am - 2.30pm or 10.30pm - 6.30am.
The Role
As Shift Manager, you'll take responsibility for production activities across assigned shifts. You'll lead teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality output, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities during your shift
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards
• Monitor performance metrics (output, downtime, waste, labour efficiency)
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build a high-performance culture
• Uphold health & safety standards, investigating incidents promptly
• Conduct shift handovers and maintain accurate production records
• Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate where necessary
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and other departments
• Manage labour deployment, attendance, and resolve shift-level issues
• Support audits, inspections, and training sessions
• Lead, coach and oversee 15 - 20 operative per day.

About You
We're looking for someone with:

• Proven supervisory or shift lead experience in food manufacturing or similar fast-paced production
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality regulations (HACCP, GMP)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Confidence making decisions under pressure and managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency with production systems and basic IT (Excel, ERP/MES a plus)
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Own transport is essential due to the location of the factory.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• Opportunity to shape operations in a growing food manufacturing environment
• Clear progression pathways and professional development opportunities
• Join a supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and performance

Skills Required