Manufacturing Shift Leader: Drive People & Performance

Rubberatkins

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Rubberatkins in Aberdeen is seeking a confident and driven Shift Team Leader to inspire, support, and challenge their team to achieve high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead from the front, coordinate daily production plans, monitor workmanship, and coach colleagues to develop their skills while driving continuous improvement. This role operates on a rotating three-shift pattern with mornings, afternoons, and nights.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading teams in fast-paced manufacturing.
  • Ability to motivate, engage, and develop people while delivering results.
  • Confident decision-making and accountability under pressure.
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills with credibility at all levels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Track record of driving improvements and achieving objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve performance, quality, and production targets.
  • Create a positive, accountable, high-performing team culture.
  • Collaborate with the Production Manager to deliver daily production plans and adapt priorities.
  • Monitor quality standards and workmanship to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Drive continuous improvement by enhancing quality, efficiency, and productivity.
  • Own production issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure reject rates stay within targets and address concerns proactively.
  • Inspect compression and injection moulding operations for optimal machine performance.
  • Maintain housekeeping, safety, and workplace organisation across the shift.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to help individuals reach potential.
  • Conduct performance reviews and development goals.
  • Handle day-to-day people matters including absences and disciplinary processes.
  • Ensure accurate production, stock, and personnel documentation.

Job description

Rubberatkins in Aberdeen is seeking a confident and driven Shift Team Leader to inspire, support, and challenge their team to achieve high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead from the front, coordinate daily production plans, monitor workmanship, and coach colleagues to develop their skills while driving continuous improvement. This role operates on a rotating three-shift pattern with mornings, afternoons, and nights.

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