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🏭 Manufacturing · Samworth Brothers NEW

Production Shift Manager

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About The Role

As a Production Shift Manager, you lead your shift and make sure production runs safely, smoothly and on time. You support your team, solve problems quickly and help deliver the daily plan with strong quality, service and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Team Leaders and operatives to deliver the shift plan safely and efficiently.
  • Make sure your shift meets targets for safety, quality, people and performance.
  • Maintain a safe working environment by following strong health & safety standards.Communicate clearly with other shifts and departments to keep production aligned.
  • Manage labour for the shift, including allocation, absence cover and agency needs.
  • Solve issues such as downtime, shortages or delays and escalate when needed.
  • Support colleague development through coaching, feedback and on‑shift training.
  • Maintain high standards of GMP, allergen control and food safety.
  • Review shift performance and share updates with Managers and support teams.
About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

  • You will have experience leading teams in food manufacturing or another fast‑moving production setting.
  • With strong people skills and the ability to motivate and develop others.
  • You will bring a good understanding of production processes, safety and quality.
  • You will have confidence making decisions at pace and solving problems during busy shifts.
  • Able to demonstrate how you demonstrate clear communication skills when working with colleagues across the site.
What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

Pension scheme
Medicash membership (Cash plan)
Experience annual pay reviews
Annual staff event days
Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Real Wrap is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing food‑to‑go manufacturers, supplying fresh, ready‑to‑eat food nationwide across the education, healthcare, travel, and business sectors. The range includes sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and other innovative food‑to‑go products. Proudly the UK’s first Carbon Negative Food‑to‑Go manufacturer, operating with 100% green energy and fully plastic‑free packaging. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and great‑tasting food.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

What this role involves

General background for production manager (manufacturing) roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Work with suppliers to get parts and raw materials
  • Make sure performance targets are met and waste is kept to a minimum
  • Work with sales teams, buyers and quality control departments
Typical pay (UK)
£30,000 starting · £63,000 experienced
Typical hours
40 to 45 a week
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