Average Shift Manager salary in the UK

Why Greencore?We're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.95bn.Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us.Here in Boston we employ around 400 colleagues and produce ready to eat salads, prepared vegetables and snacks for many of the major retailers such as Coop, Boots, Greggs, Costco, Spar and BOL.What you'll be doingShift: 3's and 2's - NightsAs Manufacturing Shift Manager on Nights, you will lead colleagues and manage all aspects of the manufacturing operation on your shift ensuring that agreed production plans are met and all manufacturing standards are adhered to.Lead, co-ordinate and prioritise activity across a shift to deliver productivity and efficiency targets in line with the agreed production planEnsure the adherence of all food manufacturing safety and quality standards by all teams on shift safeguarding the delivery of great tasting, high quality food productsReview operational trends across the shift to identify and act upon opportunities that make sustainable improvements in quality, performance and profitLead the ongoing development of the health and safety culture, promoting adherence to manufacturing guidelines, accident investigation and audit recommendations to support and improve health and safety in the working environmentEnsure that communication and information channels are maintained within the operations team to ensure that immediate issues are resolved, and ongoing items and trends are shared with the broader operations communityForecast and control labour requirements, direct and indirect, to meet production programme requirements and customer expectations within budgetMonitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and developed to maximise their potentialWhat we're looking forWe're proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.Prior experience of leading a team and resource planning in a people intensive, manufacturing/FMCG environmentDemonstrable analytical skills - ability to pull actionable insight from dataHold key qualifications such as advanced food hygiene accreditation, HACCP level 3 qualification and Level Three Health and Safety - IOSHExperience of managing large numbers of people in a complex manufacturing environmentIf this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedLife insurance up to 4x salaryCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformEnhanced parental leave and menopause policiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

Why Greencore?We're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 13,300 talented colleagues across 16 manufacturing sites and 17 distribution depots throughout the UK. Together, we bring delicious food to life, from sandwiches, and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles, and ready meals. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve revenues of £1.95bn. Our extensive direct-to-store (DTS) network, with 17 depots nationwide, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring our customers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. At Greencore we actively encourage our colleagues to apply for our vacancies, whether as a lateral move to broaden experience or the next step up to progress your career and development. We also welcome applications from external candidates who are eager to grow their career with us. Here at Selby we employ a team over 750 colleagues. A site steeped in history, we are the UK's number one manufacturer of customer private label cooking sauces and pickles. We have been serving our customers out of our Selby site since 1914.We produce more than 160 million units per year across 600 different product lines for customers such as Morrisons, Tesco & Asda.What you'll be doing?Are you a multi-skilled Engineer with experience leading and empowering a team? Are you looking for a new technically challenging and varied role?We are looking for a Maintenance Shift Leader to join Greencore Selby; managing a team of fellow Engineers who maintain and improve the performance of all plant and equipment to achieve maximum machine availability targets.As a Team Leader you will:Lead an engineering shift team to create a high performing culture where team members are motivated, engaged, and supported to develop and achieve their potential.Plan and prioritise the shift workload for the engineering team to enable production targets to be achieved by maximising machinery up timeExecute the planned preventative maintenance schedule to maximise machinery up time and minimise disruption to production targetsEnsure all plant and equipment adhere to all relevant legislation and so that a safe working environment is maintained all timesEnsure that the permit to work is in place and adhered to so that contractors and colleagues work safely at all timesEnsure the shift engineering team adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP) ensuring compliance with manufacturing unit food safety requirementsLead the engineering team to create a high performing culture; including setting team/individual expectations, leading by example, encouraging and supporting to achieve their potential and ensuring policies are upheldEnsure the accurate and timely documentation of shift activities & performance, escalation of relevant events as required, real time use of CMMS, completion of relevant reports, root cause analysis studies and active contribution to daily meetingsWhat we're looking forWe're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.You will:Hold a mechanical or electrical engineering qualification gained through a time served apprenticeship or study, ideally at NVQ L3Knowledge of permit systems, risk assessments and method statementsSupervisory experienceHave practical experience of fault finding on various types of manufacturing machineryDisplay PLC Awareness and fault finding capabilitiesUnderstand how to maintain Engineering Systems within a manufacturing environmentFood or wider FMCG Manufacturing Experience is desirableIf this sounds like you join us, grow with Greencore and be a part of driving our future success.What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary and job-related benefitsHolidaysPension up to 8% matchedCompany share save schemeGreencore QualificationsExclusive Greencore employee discount platformAccess to a full Wellbeing Centre platformThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

A brand-new management vacancy in West Yorkshire, ideal for a candidate with a leadership background within a GMP regulated environment. A successful and well-known manufacturing business in Skipton is seeking a Production Shift Manager to oversee and improve the day-to-day operations of within one of their production shift patterns, working 5 days p/w onsite. The position is offering a starting salary of up to £50,000 p/a and a 9-day working fortnight, taking a leadership position on their late shift and reporting directly to the senior management team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact through the management and development of a dedicated shopfloor team, ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met within a regulated GMP environment. If you are passionate about fostering a positive culture and driving operational excellence, this position will allow you to thrive while making a real difference. What you'll do: As Production Shift Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of your designated production shift by nurturing a dependable team environment focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency: Directly manage the shopfloor team by providing guidance, support, and encouragement through recognition schemes and regular welfare checks.Oversee team attendance including overtime approvals, holiday management, return to work interviews, and absence reviews to ensure smooth operations.Lead performance management processes such as appraisals, feedback sessions, and performance improvement plans when necessary.Own the skills matrix and coordinate training plans for the shift in close collaboration with improvement leads to maintain sufficient trained resources.Deliver engaging shift briefings and facilitate effective two-way communication between the shopfloor team and wider business functions.Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute actively to the people plan aimed at creating a positive workplace culture.Manage grievance and disciplinary processes in accordance with HR policies while supporting recruitment and onboarding of new team members.Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring closure of corrective actions while promoting strong housekeeping standards for safety compliance.Raise deviations for non-conformances, own minor deviations, contribute to major deviation investigations, and support CAPA actions for quality assurance.Monitor daily telemetry systems including response to alarms as required while ensuring adherence to production plans through process optimisation. What you'll bring: To be considered for the Production Shift Manager position, you'll need to demonstrate the ability to manage diverse and varied teams within a regulated GMP manufacturing environment, having previously operated in a Value Stream, Production or Manufacturing management-level role. You'll bring not only technical expertise but also strong interpersonal skills that enable you to foster collaboration among diverse teams, managing all facets of shopfloor operations while driving employee engagement initiatives that build trust within the workforce. A familiarity with manual or semi-automated production processes will ensure you can maintain rigorous quality standards while optimising output, while experience with computerised systems such as Oracle is highly desirable to help deliver projects against budgetary goals. The company are especially keen to speak to candidates who have previously delivered Lean, CI or Quality Improvement initiatives from a leadership position that have delivered measurable successes and improvements. Proven experience supervising and leading production teams within a regulated GMP facility.Demonstrated ability to manage team performance including conducting appraisals, feedback sessions, absence reviews, and implementing performance improvement plans.Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance requirements with practical experience in accident investigation and risk assessment updates.Experience managing low to medium volume production using manual or semi-automated processes while maintaining high standards of quality control.Excellent communication skills enabling effective collaboration both within the production team and cross-functionally across departments.Working knowledge of computerised systems such as Oracle for tracking consumables usage against budgetary constraints.Ability to conduct detailed data analysis for identifying areas of improvement related to equipment effectiveness or process optimisation initiatives.Practical experience applying continuous improvement methodologies within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.Proven track record supporting recruitment processes including onboarding new team members into an inclusive workplace culture.Capacity for handling grievance or disciplinary procedures sensitively in line with HR policies. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and supported. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate individual needs alongside generous training programmes designed for personal development within manufacturing. The focus on continuous improvement means employees are encouraged to participate actively in projects that drive operational excellence, making it an ideal place for those who want their contributions recognised while growing professionally. With robust health & safety protocols in place plus access to modern technology platforms like Oracle for efficient resource management, this company ensures staff can perform at their best without compromising on well-being or compliance standards. What's next: If you are ready to take the next step in your career by joining a supportive team where your expertise will make a difference, please apply today by clicking on the link provided below. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates