Afternoon Shift Production Lead – Quality & Safety

Harmony Fire Ltd.; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Personal Development Plan

Unlimited holiday

Bonus up to 50%

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work

Pension

Team events

Job summary

SolidCor in Chesterfield is seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead the afternoon shift at our factory. You will be responsible for everything that happens on your shift — output, quality, people, safety, and pace.

This is a hands‑on leadership role: you will be visible on the floor, setting the standard, holding the team to it, and making sure every shift finishes with the right results. If you are a natural leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in running

Qualifications

• A-player mindset with high standards and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the afternoon shift production team — setting daily targets, allocating work, and holding colleagues accountable to output and quality standards.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the factory floor throughout your shift, supporting operators, resolving issues, and keeping production moving.
• Monitor production output in real time — identifying and addressing bottlenecks, shortfalls, or quality issues before they escalate.
• Ensure all products manufactured on your shift meet quality and compliance standards, carrying out checks and escalating non-conformances appropriately.
• Own H&S on your shift — conducting toolbox talks, ensuring safe working practices are followed, and reporting incidents promptly.
• Lead shift handovers professionally — communicating clearly with the outgoing and incoming shift managers on output, issues, and priorities.
• Support onboarding and development of team members, identifying training needs and feeding back to the Plant Director.
• Complete shift reports, output records, and any required documentation accurately and on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives — identifying waste and quality issues and working with the wider management team to resolve them.

Skills

A-player mindset

Shift management

Team leadership

Quality control

H&S compliance

Communication

Detail‑oriented

Joinery/wood-based background

Forklift licence

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

SolidCor in Chesterfield is seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead the afternoon shift at our factory. You will be responsible for everything that happens on your shift — output, quality, people, safety, and pace.

This is a hands‑on leadership role: you will be visible on the floor, setting the standard, holding the team to it, and making sure every shift finishes with the right results. If you are a natural leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in running