Shift Manager

Humdinger, Bromborough

Humdinger is looking for an experienced Shift Manager to join our team at the Bromborough site. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to performance, safety, and quality in a fast paced FMCG food manufacturing environment.

Role Overview

As a Shift Manager, you will manage shift operations and support the team to achieve targets across performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,096
Hours: 39 hours (rotating shifts Monday - Friday)

Breaks: 2 x 30 minutes

Shift Schedule

• Monday - Thursday
  • Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00
  • Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00
  • Week 3: 22:00 - 06:00
• Friday
  • Week 1: 06:00 - 13:00
  • Week 2: 13:00 - 20:00
  • Week 3: 20:00 - 03:00

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of approximately 30 operators and 2 supervisors across processing and packing.
• Oversee daily operations, including shift handovers, KPI management, and labour planning.
• Support delivery of targets relating to efficiency, output, and service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities using Lean methodologies.
• Maintain standards in GMP, food safety, quality, and health & safety.
• Support team development through training, coaching, and regular communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Shift Manager, Production Manager or Operations role within food manufacturing.
• Experience supporting or leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of performance measures (KPIs) within production or operations.
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety and quality standards.
• Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement tools.
• A structured and collaborative approach to problem solving and team engagement.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement.
• 4 % employer and 5 % employee pension plan.
• Life assurance plan (x4 basic salary).
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Healthcare cash plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year.

Company

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in house brand and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we are known for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation.

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please apply online via our careers portal; create your account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team and, if progressed, enter a two stage interview process at our Humdinger Bromborough site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team.