Location
BH24 1DW, Ringwood, Hampshire, England
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
12/11/2026
Closing date
10/12/2026
Shift Manager | Ringwood | £40,000
Every shift runs on your plan, your decisions and your team, from goods in right through to despatch.
You'll take real ownership of output, quality and performance, with the authority to make improvements that last.
As a Shift Manager, you will benefit from:
A permanent role, with a business that is investing in its manufacturing
* A late shift pattern (12:30 to 22:00), leading the PM shift
* A structured, hands-on induction covering the full operation, from raw materials to finished goods
* Ongoing training, including food safety, HACCP and health and safety refreshers
* Cross-training across every department and production line to broaden your operational expertise
* Close working with the Operations Manager, Engineering and Technical teams
As a Shift Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Running the day-to-day shift across process, production, goods in, warehouse and goods out to deliver the production plan
* Leading, managing and developing process, production and warehouse operatives, including rotas, shift cover and absence
* Monitoring performance against KPIs such as output, efficiency, waste and downtime, and acting on any shortfalls
* Ensuring health and safety, food safety, HACCP and quality standards are followed, keeping all areas audit-ready
* Investigating non-conformances and missed targets, and putting corrective actions in place
* Keeping production, stock, traceability and ERP records accurate, with clear shift handovers
As a Shift Manager, your experience will include:
* At least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or management role within food manufacturing or FMCG production
* Experience leading teams across multiple production lines or departments, including managing rotas and shift cover
* A good understanding of food safety, hygiene, HACCP principles and health and safety in manufacturing
* Knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control and traceability, and confidence using ERP and QMS systems
* GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent (essential), with a supervisory, management, food safety or HACCP qualification (desirable)
If you're a hands-on leader who takes ownership of results and wants to keep building your career as a Shift Manager in a growing business, this is a great next step. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Aimee or Christina at Rubicon for more information.
While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.