Production Shift Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Becketts Foods is a leading food processing company, operating in the CV2 area of Coventry since 1983. We are now recruiting additional colleagues to join our team and are proud to offer staff stability and a long-term future working for a thriving business.
We are currently seeking a Production Shift Manager for the night shift at our bacon processing site. Shift pattern is 1800-0600 (continental shift).
In this management role, you’ll be responsible for circa. 70 colleagues, leading them to achieve our KPIs. You must have experience in leading and developing a team and be able to implement performance improvement to get the best out of the team, which will help move the business forward.
We’re looking for someone to be part of the site management team and who will want to drive their team forward and be customer focused to achieve the best possible quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing, coaching and engaging teams and developing team members in all areas.- Promoting a great health and safety and food safety culture.
- Managing the Order Fulfilment supervisory team, delivering the plan and KPIs.
- Managing the Order Fulfilment conformance to budget.
- Leading continuous improvement.
- Monitoring and overseeing all production control documents, ensuring relevant paperwork is completed accurately.
- Completing regular shift review meetings to communicate achievements and push/develop targets.
- Working with and alongside key departments, such as engineering and hygiene, to develop a key working relationship
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Skills and experience required:
Experience of Food Production Management.- HACCP, food safety and hygiene.
- You must be self-motivated and want to achieve continuous improvement.
- You must be familiar with all of your controls (numbers, what yield is performing at).
- Be used to a Fast Paced Chilled Food environment.
- Must be computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft packages and have an understanding of ERP systems/shop floor data systems.
- Ability to make objective decisions, taking all factors into account.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Be customer focused.
In return we offer:
Salary of £46,665.18.- 33 days’ annual leave (with an option to buy up to 5 extra days).
- Access to GroceryAid, which provides emotional, practical and financial support.
- Benefits and recognition hub - including amazing colleague discounts.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Shift Manager roles across Beckett's Foods Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £46,665 - £46,665 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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