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Posted 02 August, 2026

Production Shift Manager (FMCG)

Northwood
Ellesmere Port, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Ready to lead from the front, motivating and managing a high performing production shift in our forward-thinking business?

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We're excited to be recruiting our next Production Shift Manager based out of our Ellesmere Port site, here at Northwood Consuma Tissue!

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What does a day to day look like?

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Your 4 on 4 off shift pattern will comprise of 2 days and 2 nights (6-6).

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You will demonstrate hands-on leadership, sharing best practice and lessons learned, and empowering your team to prioritise safety, quality, cost-consciousness, and efficiency.

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You'll maintain high morale, addressing concerns efficiently and amicably, and regularly communicating with HR to ensure a joined up approach.

About the Role\n

Your role will entail:

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  • Managing staffing levels and completing crewing sheets
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  • Effective performance management, daily and hourly communication regarding KPIs and line performance, and taking responsibility for outcomes.
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  • Developing your team utilising our performance management framework, ensuring everyone is fully trained to perform well in their roles, and all training documentation is complete.
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  • Ensuring compliance with company policy, UK legislation, and compliance standards. This includes H&S and Environmental standards, and Quality procedures.
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We are keen to speak with you if you have strong experience within an FMCG or Converting environment in the capacity of Production Shift Manager or similar.

Benefits\n
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  • Company pension
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  • Life assurance
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  • Sick pay
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  • Free company products
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  • Free on-site parking
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  • Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
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  • Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
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  • Free early access to pay scheme
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  • Salary sacrifice schemes
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  • Employee referral scheme
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Requirements\n

For this crucial role, we're looking for:

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  • Experience leading and developing a team of 20+
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  • Previous application of appropriate Lean manufacturing techniques
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  • FMCG/Converting industry backgrounds
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  • Implementation (or supporting roll-out of) CI initiatives
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  • Forward thinking nature alongside a collaborative hands-on approach to day to day production activity
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  • Lean Six Sigma qualifications/certificate (desirable)
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  • NEBOSH/IOSH qualification (desirable)
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