Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Job description

Shift Manager – Manufacturing

• Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

• Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

• Shift Pattern: 12-Hour Rotating Days & Nights | 24/7 Operation

We're working exclusively with an established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Shift Manager.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing production across two shift teams.

We're looking for a strong people manager who can lead, coach and develop teams, drive operational performance and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop production teams across rotating day and night shifts

• Manage Shift Leaders and Operators, providing coaching, support and performance management

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards

• Monitor production KPIs, including output, quality, efficiency and downtime

• Manage staffing, resources and production capacity to meet operational targets

• Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity and operational performance

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and other departments to ensure smooth operations

About You:

• Proven people management experience is essential, ideally within manufacturing, production, logistics or warehousing

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and manage teams

• Experience working in a fast-paced, operational environment

• Confident managing performance, resolving issues and making decisions

• Good understanding of Health & Safety and operational KPIs

• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement would be advantageous

Industry-specific experience is not essential. We're particularly interested in adaptable leaders with a strong track record of managing people and improving team performance.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package

• Discretionary bonus of up to 10%

• 22 days' annual leave within the shift arrangement

• Opportunity to lead and develop established production teams

• Supportive working environment with opportunities to drive operational improvements

Please note: This position operates on a rotating 12-hour day and night shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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