Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
Manufacturing Shift Production Leader
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Manufacturing Production Shift Leader – Packing (Days & Nights | Panama Shift)
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS22
Working for a company based between York and Leeds
Commutable from Leeds, York, Garforth, Pontefract, Castleford, Tadcaster, Wetherby or Harrogate
Role Overview
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Production Shift Leader to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment based between York and Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving performance, quality, and safety standards.
Shift Pattern
Panama Shift (12-hour shifts)
- Rotating days and nights
Salary
- Days: £34,785.22 (6:00am – 6:00pm)
- Nights: £37,172.44 (6:00pm – 6:00am)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate your team to achieve production targets
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety standards
- Maintain high standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- Ensure production outputs, changeovers, hygiene, and waste targets are met
- Conduct team briefings at the start of each shift (days/nights)
- Complete effective handovers between shifts
- Support training and development of team members
- Carry out key operational tasks such as changeovers and allergen cleans
- Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with procedures
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Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience in a Line Leader / Senior Operator role
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Good understanding of production processes and line efficiency
- IT literacy and basic numeracy skills
- Fluent English
Certifications & Knowledge (Desirable)
- HACCP Level 2
- Food Safety Level 2
- Allergen awareness
- CCP training
Key Competencies
- Strong team leadership and motivation
- Ability to train and support others
- High attention to safety and quality standards
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead by example and drive performance
If you thrive in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment and are looking for a structured shift pattern with excellent earning potential, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
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If you would like to apply for the role of Manufacturing Shift Production Leader then please email your CV to or call Deb on (phone number removed)
Closing date is 29.7.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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