Manufacturing Shift Manager

Escape; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Motherwell is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Shift Manager to oversee a production team in a high-compliance environment. The role involves leading manufacturing teams, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, and meeting production targets efficiently. Candidates should have proven experience in manufacturing leadership, strong health & safety knowledge, and ideally hold an IOSH Managing Safely certification. This role operates on a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern, offering a competitive salary of £53k per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing shift leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality systems.
• Confident in managing teams in a 24/7 rotating shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate manufacturing teams on shift.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety culture.
• Deliver shift production targets efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Quality management

Team motivation

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Manufacturing Shift Manager

We are recruiting an experienced Manufacturing Shift Manager to lead a production team within a high-compliance manufacturing environment operating a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights).

This is a hands-on leadership role with full responsibility for Health & Safety, Quality, output delivery, and people management on shift. You'll lead Working Team Leaders and operators, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate manufacturing teams on shift
• Drive strong Health & Safety culture and full compliance
• Ensure quality standards, procedures, and controls are followed
• Deliver shift production targets and manage labour effectively
• Coach and develop Working Team Leaders
• Manage performance, training, absence, and conduct

About You

• Proven experience in a manufacturing shift leadership role
• Strong knowledge of H&S and Quality systems
• Confident, visible shop-floor leader
• Comfortable managing teams in a 24/7 or rotating shift environment

Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely (essential)
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience advantageous

Salary & Shifts

Salary: £53k pa (inclusive of shift allowance)

4 on / 4 off rotating days/nights