Production Shift Manager

Job Title:            Production Shift Manager
Contract:             Full Time, Permanent
Hours:                 Rotational Shift Pattern including days, nights & weekends
Reporting to:    Production Manager

JOIN OUR TEAM

Norbev is looking for an experienced and driven Production Shift Manager to join our manufacturing leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident people leader with FMCG manufacturing experience who is passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

As Production Shift Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective operation of the production department on shift, ensuring customer requirements are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage production operations on shift to achieve safety, quality, service and productivity targets.
• Drive operational performance through effective monitoring of KPIs and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage labour resources, production schedules, changeovers and shift activities to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching and development to Production Shift Supervisors and production teams.
• Promote a positive, engaged and high-performing culture where employees are encouraged to contribute and succeed.
• Manage attendance, performance, and employee relations in line with company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, health & safety requirements, customer standards and company policies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, quality improvement and cost control.
• Work closely with other departments to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
• Lead by example, embedding Norbev’s values and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and excellence.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a hands-on and people-focused production leader who can drive operational performance, develop high-performing teams, and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Criteria

• Management/supervisory experience within an FMCG or fast-paced lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and engage teams.
• Experience driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Experience working to regulatory, customer and quality standards.
• The ability to analyse performance data and make informed operational decisions.
• Flexibility to work a rotational shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends and overtime when required.

TO APPLY
Send your CV to hr@norbev.co.uk, clearly outlining your suitability for the role, by Friday 23 October 2026.