Picture this: it's a Saturday morning. The site is alive with energy, the hum of production lines filling the air. You walk the floor, greet your team, and see the pride they take in producing high-quality food that will end up on tables across the country. You know the plan is tight, but thanks to the preparation, coaching, and leadership you've instilled, your team is ready. You're not just managing production-you're driving excellence, safeguarding people, and shaping the future of a truly reputable food manufacturing brand.

That's the life of a Weekend Production Shift Manager with this business.

This is no ordinary production role. As a key member of the operations leadership team, you'll oversee a team of Team Leaders and production staff, ensuring that safety, quality, and efficiency remain at the heart of everything you do. You'll be a visible, hands-on leader-someone just as comfortable rolling up their sleeves on the line as they are analysing data, driving improvements, and coaching others to success.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated weekend production team.
* Driving safe working practices through robust processes and training.
* Managing labour and material budgets with a sharp eye on KPIs.
* Delivering high-quality, chilled food products on time, every time.
* Fostering a culture of pride, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain colleagues to keep everything running smoothly.

Your impact will be measured by:
* Engaged, motivated teams who feel supported and valued.
* Strong operational performance across labour, waste, and quality.
* Improvements you help deliver to drive efficiency and innovation.

What makes this role different?
This is an exclusive opportunity with one of the most admired names in the food industry. They're growing, and this role is designed to give you a platform: whether you aspire to step into senior leadership or broaden your skills across operations, this company will give you the space and support to thrive. You won't be a cog in the wheel-you'll be a key voice, making a tangible impact and shaping the weekend production operation.

What we're looking for:
* A proven production leader from the food manufacturing industry.
* Experience in managing budgets and driving operational improvements.
* Strong people leadership-engaging, coaching, and influencing at all levels.
* An analytical thinker with a calm, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
* High energy, adaptable, with a strong quality focus and collaborative spirit.

Why you'll love it here:
Because this is a business that genuinely values its people. It's not just about numbers on a dashboard-it's about culture, care, and pride. You'll be trusted with responsibility, supported with development, and surrounded by a team who share the same values: respect, involvement, pride, and excitement.

If you're ready to take the next step in your production management career-and you like the idea of making weekends count in a role where you'll have real autonomy and opportunity-then I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation about this exclusive opportunity.

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