Shift Manager

Shift Manager - Fresh Produce Manufacturing | West Sussex | Salary : Negotiable.

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We're hiring on behalf of a powerhouse in the UK's fresh produce industry - a high-energy, high-output operation that keeps shelves stocked at major retailers across the country. This is a business where speed meets precision, and where your leadership can shape the day. If you're the Shift Manager who thrives amongst the buzz, making fast decisions, motivating teams, and driving performance, this is your chance to step into a role where your impact is felt from the factory floor to the boardroom.

Why This Role Stands Out

Big operation, big impact : 17 packing lines, 300+ operatives per shift, and a product range with high SKU complexity

Leadership : You'll lead a team of 15 direct reports and be pivotal in daily operations meetings

Support : The CEO is on the ground - decisions are fast, and your voice matters

Seasonal scale-up : Peak season (March-August) brings intensity, variety, and opportunity to shine

The Role

As Shift Manager, you'll take full ownership of production performance on your shift - ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency are never compromised. You'll work alongside another Shift Manager on opposite shifts and report directly to the Group Supply Chain Manager.

Your day-to-day will include :

Leading and motivating a large team across manual and semi-automated packing lines

Managing shift planning, resource allocation, and reacting to live production demands

Running the 15 : 00 daily operations meeting - your insight will shape the day's success

Collaborating with Engineering, Technical, Logistics, and agency partners (including Pro-Force)

Driving compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives

Coaching and developing your team through 1-2-1s, appraisals, and succession planning

What You'll Bring

Proven leadership in FMCG, food manufacturing, or high-volume production

Experience managing large teams and complex SKU environments

Technically astute with a strong grasp of audit prep, quality control, and H&S compliance

Resilience under pressure and the ability to pivot quickly in a flexible environment

A Lean mindset and a hunger to improve processes and performance

Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across departments

The Package

Salary : Negotiable .

12-hour shifts (06 : 15-17 : 45).

Career progression in a growing, forward-thinking business

A collaborative, boots-on-the-ground leadership culture

Free on-site parking.

Standard pension contribution.

If this role leaves you wanting to know more about the company, the culture or anything else, feel free to apply to this advert or email me at for a confidential chat.

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