Nights Assistant Shift Manager

Overview
To effectively lead, motivate, and support the production team to deliver consistent, high-quality manufacturing performance in line with business objectives and strategic goals. The role involves ensuring that production targets, efficiency, quality, and safety standards are achieved while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The Assistant Shift Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise processes, manage resources efficiently, and maintain compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Responsibilities:

ERP & Production Reporting

• Ensure all production activities, raw material consumption, and finished goods are accurately recorded in the ERP system Microsoft business central.
• Monitor production KPIs (output, OEE, waste, downtime) and provide real-time reporting.
• Validate and approve system transactions to ensure data accuracy for inventory and traceability.

Warehouse & Inventory Returns

• Manage and record material returns to warehouse with proper documentation in ERP.
• Ensure reconciliation of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods at shift end.
• Work closely with warehouse/logistics to maintain inventory accuracy and minimize variances.

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee shift production to achieve daily/weekly/monthly production targets.
• Plan and allocate manpower efficiently across production lines.
• Ensure minimum downtime through proactive coordination with maintenance and QA teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, waste reduction, and resource utilization.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with safety, food safety (HACCP & GMP), and hygiene standards on the shop floor.
• Conduct regular safety checks and ensure immediate corrective actions.
• Promote a zero-accident culture during the shift.

Audit & Documentation

• Maintain audit-ready records for production, safety, and quality compliance.
• Ensure all SOPs, checklists, and logs are updated, signed off, and properly stored.
• Support internal and external audits (quality, safety, regulatory)

People Management

• Lead, supervise, and motivate the shift workforce to meet operational goals.
• Handle workforce discipline, attendance, and training needs during the shift.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and high performance among operators and line leaders.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• ERP transaction accuracy and timeliness
• Production numbers vs. plan
• Material reconciliation and return-to-warehouse compliance
• Safety compliance and zero lost-time accidents
• Audit readiness and documentation compliance
• Labor productivity and attendance management

Any other reasonable duties responsibilities or request that may be issued by management from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in food/FMCG manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a shift supervisory/managerial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in food technology, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft or equivalent).
• Proven experience in manpower management and production reporting.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC).

Shift Pattern

Salary DOE

Nights - 4 on, 4 off - 6pm-6am

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Strood South ME2 4DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Have you managed a large team?
• Do you have knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FSSC?

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Food/FMCG Industry : 4 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person