Assistant Shift Manager MCPH Shercock Processing Plant
Posted 12 hours 10 minutes ago by Manor Farm
40 Hours per Week - Sunday - Thursday
We are currently recruiting for a Assistant Shift Manager to join our MCPH team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food production professional who is ready to step into a leadership role and help drive performance, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.
Working closely with the Unit Manager, you will support the day-to-day operations of the department, lead by example on shift, and help ensure production targets, quality standards, and team performance remain on track. You will play a key part in building a high-performing, safety-focused, and quality-driven culture.
What you'll be doing- Support daily production operations and help deliver performance targets
- Drive high standards in quality, food safety, and compliance
- Assist with continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
- Help manage labour efficiency, downtime, and operational costs
- Support, coach, and motivate supervisors and team members
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations
- Promote a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability, and results
- 2+ years' experience in FMCG or food production
- Experience in live food operations is an advantage
- A relevant third-level qualification in food, production, or management
- Strong people leadership and communication skills
- A proactive approach to problem solving and decision making
- Good knowledge of Lean, continuous improvement, and production KPIs
- A focus on quality, compliance, and health and safety
- Available to work Sunday - Thursday
This is a full-time role based on a 5-day week, working Sunday to Thursday, 40 hours per week.
If you are an ambitious production professional with a passion for operational excellence, people leadership, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.