Manufacturing Shift Manager
At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.
Closing date: 12th July 2026
Interview process: 2 Stage Interview Process
Working pattern: 24/7 Shift Pattern
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can support you.
The Recipe (About the Role)
The role aims to oversee the secure production workflow, guiding materials from their arrival to the completion of finished products within the designated factory. You'll achieve this through strong team influence, ensuring that safety, quality, productivity, cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and staff morale meet key performance indicators.
- Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, safety, environmental, and people policies
- Oversee KPI targets and results for the factory
- Directly take care of and assist your team to meet objectives through coaching and adherence to standards
- Oversee training and development to maintain required experience within the team
- Effectively allocate resources to meet budget and production goals
- Report on shift results regularly and ensure delivery of the production plan
- Oversee improvement projects and encourage continuous process enhancement within cross-functional teams
- Accountable for team performance development through coaching and accountability measures
The Ingredients (What we need from you)
Key Know How
- Demonstrated expertise in successful facilitation and coaching
- Proven experience in high-level team management within a FMCG setting or a comparable industry, preferably with direct involvement in manufacturing
- Familiarity with business improvement methodologies and tools
- Possession of IOSH Managing Safely certification or a willingness to pursue it
- Alignment to Weetabix values
- Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
- Have the aptitude to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise
Desirable Skills
- Working knowledge of D365
- Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP
Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits & Shift Allowance
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- Annual bonus %
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
- Annual Salary review
- Healthcare plan
- Discounted Weetabix products
To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase additional annual leave
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
- Working Parents Support Group
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy
To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/
Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.
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