PM Shift Manager – Recycling & Production

Areera; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

30 days' annual leave

Job summary

Areera is seeking an experienced PM Shift Manager to lead a busy recycling and production facility in Parc Stormy, Bridgend. This hands-on role oversees production, yard operations, staffing and daily shift performance to meet targets while maintaining high health and safety standards.

You will manage both permanent and agency staff, coordinate with transport, and drive continuous improvement across the PM shift, ensuring smooth daily operations and strong team leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Shift Manager, Production Manager, Yard Manager or similar supervisory role within a manufacturing, production, recycling or industrial environment.
• Strong people management skills, with experience managing operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety, particularly within a production environment.
• Experience working to production targets and KPIs.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple operational activities.
• The confidence to make decisions, resolve problems and address performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the PM shift, ensuring production targets and operational requirements are met.
• Lead, manage and motivate a team of recycling operatives, including permanent and agency employees.
• Oversee yard operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement, storage and processing of materials.
• Coordinate with the transport team regarding vehicle movements, collections, deliveries and site requirements.
• Manage staffing levels across the shift, absence and holidays.
• Support the recruitment, selection, onboarding and training of new employees.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, conduct and productivity, addressing issues promptly, including safe working practices, housekeeping and the correct use of PPE.
• Identify and report hazards, near misses and incidents, ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Monitor operational performance, identify areas for improvement and implement practical solutions.
• Ensure machinery, equipment and work areas are maintained to a safe and operational standard.
• Complete relevant production reports, staffing records and operational documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with other shift managers, the transport team and senior management to ensure smooth daily operations and shift handovers.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Operations coordination

Job description

Areera is seeking an experienced PM Shift Manager to lead a busy recycling and production facility in Parc Stormy, Bridgend. This hands-on role oversees production, yard operations, staffing and daily shift performance to meet targets while maintaining high health and safety standards.

You will manage both permanent and agency staff, coordinate with transport, and drive continuous improvement across the PM shift, ensuring smooth daily operations and strong team leadership.