Protea Recruitment Ltd
Backshift Operations Manager
Pubblicato il 10 ott 2026
Questa offerta è pubblicata in EN
Backshift Operations Manager
Location: Central Belt of Scotland
Salary: DOE
I’m genuinely excited to be representing my client in their search for a Backshift Operations Manager.
Reporting to the Factory Manager, you’ll oversee two production areas and manage two Production Managers, keeping production on track and making sure standards stay high.
I’m looking for someone who leads by example, gets the best out of their people and finds practical ways to make things run better.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the backshift operation, setting clear expectations and delivering production and service targets.
- Maintain food safety, health and safety, product quality, traceability and customer specification standards.
- Manage staffing and labour costs, including team rotation, holidays and absence cover.
- Monitor performance and improve yield, labour efficiency, waste and product giveaway.
- Develop your managers and their teams through training, performance management and succession planning.
- Run structured meetings, keep communication clear and ensure issues are escalated and production systems are used correctly.
Requirements
What I’m looking for
- Significant management experience within food manufacturing, with strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience working to BRC standards.
- Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent, plus HACCP certification.
- Someone who can motivate teams, hold people accountable and turn improvement plans into results.
- Good numeracy, attention to detail and clear spoken and written English.
- A flexible, adaptable approach and a willingness to support others’ development.
- Have right to work in the UK.
A wee bit about the business
My client has been through a change in management and is putting a real focus on investing in their people and moving the business forward. They’re working to build a stronger team culture and a workplace people are proud to be part of. This is a chance to help shape that change and make a difference.
If this sounds like your next move, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch for a confidential chat.
matt@protearecruitment.com | 0131 378 2530
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