Shift Production Manager (FMCG manufacturing)

PM shift - Monday to Friday

2pm-10:30pmHealth, Safety & Environment

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, food safety, and environmental regulations across all shift activities
• Maintain adherence to GMP, HACCP, allergen controls, and site quality standards
• Monitor and enforce Critical Control Points (CCPs), such as sieve integrity and metal detection verification
• Conduct safety observations, audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
• Lead by example to promote a strong safety and quality culture on the shop floor

Operational Excellence

• Oversee all manufacturing operations during the shift, including: blending, filling, packing, potting, labelling, and coding
• Deliver production plans safely, on time, and to specification
• Monitor performance against key metrics: UPH, CPU, KGPH, OEE, and schedule adherence
• Manage changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns to minimise downtime
• Escalate and coordinate responses to breakdowns, quality issues, or material shortages
• Maintain product traceability and ensure accurate batch documentation

People Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and support team leaders, operators, and support functions
• Manage effective shift handovers to ensure continuity
• Plan and allocate labour according to schedule and operational priorities
• Monitor attendance and manage shift coverage
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development conversations
• Support training, skills development, and succession planning

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Use Short Interval Control, Daily Review Meetings, and GEMBA walks to identify and resolve issues
• Drive accountability for performance across all teams
• Ensure products meet specification and customer requirements
• Maintain strict adherence to quality systems, SOPs, and work instructions
• Manage non-conformances, product holds, and corrective actions
• Support both internal and external audits and inspections
• Control allergens effectively and minimise cross‑contamination risks

Lean Manufacturing & Efficiency

• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and production losses
• Lead or support improvement initiatives using Lean principles
• Promote standardisation, 5S, and visual management
• Drive improvements in throughput, reliability, and cost efficiency

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to maintain operational alignment
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to maximise equipment uptime
• Communicate shift performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Support new product introductions and process changes