Mizkan Euro Ltd

Bottling Hall Shift Manager

Mizkan Euro Ltd  •  Middleton, GB (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Shift Manager - Bottling Hall
Full Time | Permanent
Shift Patterns: 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm

Do you prefer being on the shop floor rather than sitting behind a desk?

When a line goes down, are you the person who steps in and takes charge?

Do you enjoy leading people, coaching performance, and making real improvements stick?

This isn’t an office job and it’s not meant to be.

At Mizkan, the home of Branston and Sarsons the Bottling Hall is where the action happens. We’re looking for a hands on Shift Manager who knows production lines inside out and enjoys being on the shop floor, leading from the front.

Your day starts with the team and the lines not behind a desk. You’ll be walking the floor, working with engineers, solving problems in real time and coaching your team to keep production running safely and smoothly. When things don’t go to plan, you’ll be trusted to make decisions, adapt quickly and keep the shift moving.

This is a 50/50 role: hands on operational leadership alongside structured, continuous improvement. You’ll own your shift, lead a team of up to 11 people, and drive real change. From safety and quality to performance and people development, you’ll have genuine ownership and influence.

We’re looking for someone who:
• Has worked in food manufacturing, bottling, FMCG or packaging
• Understands production lines and shop floor realities
• Leads confidently, even when conversations are tough
• Thinks quickly and enjoys problem solving
• Prefers being on the floor, not watching from the sidelines

Why Mizkan?
• A close knit, supportive culture where people aren’t just numbers
• Strong investment in the site and its future
• A safety first environment that genuinely walks the talk
• Competitive pay, 5% bonus and strong benefits
• A leadership team that trusts you to lead, not micromanage

If you’re a practical, people focused Shift Manager who enjoys real responsibility and real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Mizkan Euro Ltd

About Mizkan Euro Ltd

Mizkan Euro Ltd, is the European subsidiary of Mizkan Group, a family-owned, Japanese business started in 1804, which is the number one sushi seasoning supplier in the world. Headed by Kazuhide Nakano, Mizkan Group is a global business with over 3,700 employees world-wide and nearly 220 years’ experience in producing high quality food products.

The symbol and slogan of the Mizkan Group is inspired by the global company slogan of “bringing flavour to life”. The symbol, based on the Matazaemon Nakano family crest, shows three bars representing flavour, tang and aroma, while the circle represents the perfect balance of these characteristics in each of the condiments. The Mizkan name and corporate logo reflect the proud heritage and tradition borne out of nearly 220 years of ownership and market leadership of the categories in which it competes.

The Company operates under Two Principles – ‘Offer the Customers Only the Finest Products’ and ‘Continuously Challenge the Status Quo’. These principles allow Mizkan Group to improve quality and lead continuous innovation whilst pursuing consistent business growth based on ‘Customer comes first’ motto.

With headquarters in West London and manufacturing sites in Middleton, Greater Manchester and Bury St Edmunds, Mizkan Euro Ltd, with its turnover of c.£100m and over 400 employees, is still relatively new to the UK market but pushing towards bigger and bolder horizons whilst staying true to its Mizkan style management and governance which are core to its values and culture.

The Company has continued its worldwide trend in producing high quality food products by adding a number of iconic brands, namely Sarson’s vinegar (2012), Haywards Pickled Vegetables (2012) and Branston pickles, relishes and chutneys (2013). These brands form a portfolio, alongside a number of market leading Japanese sushi seasonings and more recently, OSU, apple cider drinking vinegar (2020).

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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