Shift Production Manager
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Tonbridge, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mission Resourcing Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PM4563 |
Summary
Shift Production Manager
8am – 8pm | 4 days on, 4 days off
Salary : £38,000 – £42,000 DOE
An established and fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing business in Kent is looking to appoint a Production Shift Manager to lead operations on shift within a high-volume production environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy, ever-changing food & drink manufacturing setting and enjoys managing people as much as processes.
The Role
• Lead, motivate, and manage Production Team Members on shift
• Ensure daily production targets, quality standards, and food safety requirements are met
• Drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the shift
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-organised production environment
• Act as the senior point of contact on shift, escalating issues where required
About You
• Essential: Proven experience as a Shift Manager / Production Manager within Food & Drink or FMCG manufacturing
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Strong people management skills with a confident, fair leadership style
• Desirable: Experience managing HR processes, including absence management, performance issues, and disciplinary procedures
• Able to lead by example and remain calm under pressure
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £42,000, depending on experience
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing operation with strong standards and pace
Please note: Applications must come from candidates with Food & Drink or FMCG production experience. Applications outside of this sector will not be suitable.
8am – 8pm | 4 days on, 4 days off
Salary : £38,000 – £42,000 DOE
An established and fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing business in Kent is looking to appoint a Production Shift Manager to lead operations on shift within a high-volume production environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a busy, ever-changing food & drink manufacturing setting and enjoys managing people as much as processes.
The Role
• Lead, motivate, and manage Production Team Members on shift
• Ensure daily production targets, quality standards, and food safety requirements are met
• Drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the shift
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-organised production environment
• Act as the senior point of contact on shift, escalating issues where required
About You
• Essential: Proven experience as a Shift Manager / Production Manager within Food & Drink or FMCG manufacturing
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Strong people management skills with a confident, fair leadership style
• Desirable: Experience managing HR processes, including absence management, performance issues, and disciplinary procedures
• Able to lead by example and remain calm under pressure
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £42,000, depending on experience
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing operation with strong standards and pace
Please note: Applications must come from candidates with Food & Drink or FMCG production experience. Applications outside of this sector will not be suitable.