Deputy Shift Lead

Polypipe Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Manthorpe Building Products in the UK is seeking a Deputy Shift Lead to support the production shop floor. You will work alongside the Shift Lead to direct teams, manage daily production tasks, and uphold quality, safety and on-time delivery.

The role suits someone with manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, committed to a safe, efficient production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production leadership role.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Understanding of health, safety, quality and environment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide production teams to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Deputise for Shift Lead when required.
• Coordinate day-to-day production activities and resources.
• Monitor performance and ensure on-time, in-full output.
• Promote continuous improvement and waste reduction.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Health & safety awareness

Education

IOSH qualification

Tools

Overhead cranes

Lifting equipment

Job description

## Deputy Shift LeadApply: Manthorpe Ripley: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (20 days left to apply): JR102465Closing Date for Application:Monday 19/10/2026 Manthorpe Building Products is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection moulded, vacuum formed and extruded products for the building industry. Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We’re looking for a Deputy Shift Lead to join the team at Manthorpe Building Products and play a key role in supporting the successful running of our production shop floor.This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take on greater responsibility, develop their leadership skills and make a real difference to the performance of the team.Working alongside the Shift Lead, you’ll help provide direction to colleagues, coordinate day-to-day production activities and ensure we deliver the right products, to the right quality, safely and on time.**What you'll be doing** As our Deputy Shift Lead, you’ll help keep our production operation running safely, efficiently and effectively. Your responsibilities will include: * Supporting and guiding team members in line with company policies and procedures.* Deputising for the Shift Lead and taking responsibility for the shift when required.* Providing clear day-to-day direction to the production team.* Coordinating labour and resources to support production requirements.* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the shop floor.* Monitoring production performance and ensuring output is achieved on time and in full.* Monitoring product quality and ensuring required standards are consistently maintained.* Ensuring materials are available to maintain production output.* Communicating production issues and priorities to the wider management team.* Working collaboratively with other departments to maintain high standards of health and safety.* Acting as a positive role model and demonstrating the behaviours we expect from everyone at Genuit.* Ensuring waste is correctly segregated and disposed of in line with environmental requirements.* Carrying out manual handling activities safely and effectively.* Supporting the identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.* Helping to reduce waste and improve safety, efficiency and employee engagement.* Ensuring all company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental requirements are followed.**What you'll bring** We’re looking for someone who is positive, proactive and ready to take ownership.You may already have experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role, or you may be an experienced production team member who is ready to take the next step. Most importantly, you’ll have the attitude, communication skills and willingness to learn needed to succeed.**You’ll ideally have:*** Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.* A positive work ethic and enthusiastic approach.* Good communication and people skills.* The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative.* A willingness to learn new skills and develop your knowledge.* The ability to carry out visual and dimensional quality checks.* Experience or knowledge of the safe use of overhead cranes and lifting equipment.* Fire Marshal and First Aid training.* An understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.* IOSH qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.* A genuine interest in continuous improvement and sustainable working practices.**Your opportunity to make a difference** At Manthorpe, this isn't simply a role where you'll help keep production moving. You'll have the opportunity to influence how the shop floor operates, support your colleagues and help us find better ways of working.Whether you're already part of the Manthorpe team and looking to take the next step in your career, or you're joining us from another manufacturing environment, we're interested in people who are prepared to take ownership, work together and find a better way.