Are you an experienced manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a fast-paced production operation? We're recruiting for a Backshift Factory Manager to lead and oversee all manufacturing activities during the evening shift, ensuring production targets, quality standards, health & safety requirements and customer expectations are consistently achieved. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven operations professional with a background in food manufacturing who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams. The Role Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the entire factory operation during the backshift, ensuring efficient, safe and cost-effective production. Key responsibilities include: * Leading all production activities across the factory during the backshift * Driving performance against key KPIs including output, yield, efficiency and labour utilisation * Ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality and food safety standards * Promoting a strong health & safety culture across all departments * Managing, coaching and developing Team Leaders, Supervisors and Production Managers * Ensuring staffing levels are effectively planned to meet operational requirements * Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste * Working closely with Technical, Engineering, Planning and Supply Chain teams * Managing factory performance and escalating operational issues where necessary * Delivering exceptional standards of compliance, GMP and site housekeeping About You To be successful in this role, you'll have: * Proven experience in a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Manufacturing leadership role * Strong food manufacturing or FMCG experience * Demonstrable experience leading large production teams within a fast-paced environment * Excellent understanding of food safety, quality and hygiene standards * Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management skills * Experience driving operational improvements and efficiency gains * Commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, quality and service * A hands-on approach and the ability to make decisions under pressure What's on Offer? * Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a successful food manufacturing business * High levels of autonomy and responsibility * Competitive salary and benefits package * Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation * A business committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence If you're a passionate manufacturing leader looking to make a real impact within a dynamic food production environment, we'd love to hear from you. Keywords: Factory Manager, Backshift Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Shift Operations Manager, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Production Leadership, Factory Operations, Manufacturing Operations, Food Production Manager