Production Shift Leader

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Clyst St Mary; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Shift allowance 12.5%

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking a Production Shift Leader to oversee 80 staff across a swing shift, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal use of resources. The role demands hands-on management, proactive problem-solving, and a focus on safety and quality in a busy manufacturing setting.

You will drive performance, lead by example, and foster a collaborative culture while meeting production schedules and KPIs. Weekend overtime is expected with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/Production management experience, overseeing large teams in shift-based environments.
• Essential experience in managing people, workflow, performance, output, quality and health & safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active listening and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Good organizational skills ensuring smooth workflows and efficient progress.
• Analytical skills to identify production issues and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 80 staff in a busy production environment, focusing on people, workflow, performance, output, quality and safety.
• Build a strong team culture based on communication, collaboration and engagement.
• Provide guidance to team members to develop skills and reach potential.
• Meet production schedules, KPIs and contribute to department success.
• Analyze production processes, identify challenges and make decisions under pressure.
• Develop and implement operational plans, manage resources and oversee daily activities.
• Engage employees through daily meetings and provide performance evaluations.
• Track production metrics, ensure KPIs are met and continuously improve practices.
• Monitor overtime weekly to control costs and ensure fair allocation.

Skills

Manufacturing Manager

Production Manager

People management

Quality management

Health & safety

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisation

Job description

Production Shift Leader

The Opportunity:

The Production Shift Leader will assume responsibility for 80 staff across a swing shift rotation (6-2/2-10 7 days per week). The role does require overtime being worked on the weekend, which is well recompensed, but applicants should be aware. This shift orientated role will require you to utilise all of your Manufacturing Management / Production Supervisory skills in a pro-active and hands on manner. The purpose of the role is to effectively manage a large manufacturing team and equipment resources to optimise production workflow, maximise employee performance and ensure consistent, on time delivery to meet forecasted customer demand.

The Role:

• You will effectively lead a team of 80 staff in a busy production environment, focussing on the management of people, workflow, performance, output, quality and health & safety.
• Build a strong team culture based on communication, collaboration, and engagement.
• Lead by example and provide guidance to your team, helping them develop their skills and reach their full potential.
• Meet production schedules, achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), and contribute to the overall success of the department.
• Analyse production processes, identify and resolve challenges, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Develop and implement operational plans, manage resources efficiently, and oversee daily activities.
• Engage employees through daily meetings and provide insightful performance evaluations.
• Track production metrics, ensure KPIs are met, and continuously improve team practices.
• Track overtime weekly to control cost and optimise productivity. Ensure a fair approach when allocating overtime.

Preferred Skills:

• You'll be a proven Manufacturing Manager / Production Manager used to managing upwards of 50 staff in a shift based position.
• Management of people, workflow, performance, output, quality and health & safety are all ESSENTIAL experiences which the successful candidate must possess.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient listener who actively engages stakeholders and articulates ideas and plans with clarity
• Demonstrates a keen sense of organisation, ensuring smooth workflows and efficient progress
• Ability to use analytical skills to identify production issues and implement effective solution

Working Hours:

6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday alternative weeks, PLUS 6 hours overtime required either on Saturday (at time and a half) OR Sunday (double time). The role also offers a 12.5% uplift due to the shift allowance.

Associated Benefits:

• Basic salary in the region of £35000, plus 12.5% shift allowance and overtime.
• A range of benefits including company bonus and an excellent pension scheme and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Progression is encouraged, as is professional development.

Please note that this specific role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment from this particular company will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology