Night Shift Production Lead on Automated Line

The Sterling Choice; Letchworth; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Sterling Choice is recruiting a Production Shift Manager to take full ownership of one highly automated production line in Letchworth Garden City, on permanent nights (4 on, 4 off) with a team of around 20.

You will report to the Production Manager but on shift you lead the operation, driving safety, quality, waste and efficiency while delivering the production plan.

This role blends people leadership with technical oversight as the site continues its substantial automation upgrade.

Formación

• You’ll already have experience leading a sizeable team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience would be ideal, particularly with high-speed automated production or packaging lines.
• You could currently be a Production Shift Manager, Shift Manager, Production Team Manager, Manufacturing Manager or a strong Production Supervisor ready to take on more responsibility.
• We’re looking for someone who is comfortable being accountable.

Responsabilidades

• Leading, coaching and developing a production team of around 20 people.
• Taking ownership of one highly automated production line.
• Delivering the production plan safely and efficiently.
• Driving performance across OEE, output, waste and downtime.
• Managing individual and team performance across the shift.
• Working closely with Engineering to improve reliability and minimise downtime.
• Leading effective shift handovers and communicating performance clearly.
• Driving continuous improvement across your area.
• Maintaining high standards across food safety, quality and H&S.
• Reporting directly into the Production Manager.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Shift management

People development

Continuous improvement

OEE tracking

Herramientas

Automation equipment

Descripción del empleo

The Sterling Choice is recruiting a Production Shift Manager to take full ownership of one highly automated production line in Letchworth Garden City, on permanent nights (4 on, 4 off) with a team of around 20.

You will report to the Production Manager but on shift you lead the operation, driving safety, quality, waste and efficiency while delivering the production plan.

This role blends people leadership with technical oversight as the site continues its substantial automation upgrade.