Shift Production Manager

  • Permanent
  • Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • Posted: 17th June 2026
  • Salary: £46000 - £51500 per annum + 10% Pension
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17330
  • Industry:
  • Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Night Shift (17:15 – 06:00):
Week 1, Sun – Tues
Week 2, Sat – Tues

Looking for a leadership role with a successful, well-invested food manufacturer? This is a Shift Production Manager opportunity where you’ll be given the autonomy to develop, and support your team while playing a key role in the ongoing success of the site. As Shift Production Manager, you’ll have real influence over both operational performance and team development within a growing business that values its people.

Benefits include an enhanced pension (up to 10% matched), a share save scheme, life assurance, and 33 days annual leave.

The site is easily accessible from Sheffield, Barnsley, Wakefield, Doncaster, Rotherham, and surrounding areas.

About the Role

As Shift Production Manager, you will be the most senior person on site during nights and some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading your department to ensure all departmental KPIs are achieved and customer orders are fulfilled.
  • Leading, coaching, and mentoring your team to drive engagement and maintain high levels of performance.
  • Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging your team to look for more effective ways of working.
  • Ensuring all work is carried out safely, with a strong focus on product quality.

About You

This is an ideal opportunity for a Production Manager looking for a new challenge, or a Shift Manager or Supervisor looking to step into a Production Manager position for the first time.

  • Strong team leadership skills gained in food manufacturing, with chilled, high-risk experience being ideal but not essential.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of lean manufacturing, GMP, and CI tools and techniques.
  • A collaborative, people-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise orders and workloads quickly and effectively to meet customer requirements.
  • Proven track record of ensuring Health & Safety compliance.

Next Steps

Apply today to be considered for this Production Manager opportunity, or contact Ian Murphy, Senior Consultant, for further details.

 
 

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