Production Shift Leader

IPL Schoeller; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Production Shift Leader for their Hull site to oversee operations in a busy manufacturing environment. The role requires managing a team, ensuring safety and productivity, and achieving production targets. Candidates should possess experience in supervising manufacturing teams, effective communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. The position includes competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and various employee benefits, encouraging a safe and efficient workplace.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus

7% employer contribution pension scheme

Life assurance benefit of four times your annual salary

Cycle to Work scheme eligibility

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Complimentary breakfast items and fruit

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with stakeholders across departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production team activities.
• Maintain safety and efficiency in the workplace.
• Achieve production targets and address quality issues.

Skills

Team supervision

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)

The role

A vacancy has arisen for a Production Shift Leader at our Hull site (HU9).

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands‑on and motivational leader who can manage a team, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high standards of safety, productivity and quality across a busy 24/7 manufacturing site.

You will oversee the operations on the factory floor, ensuring that production schedules are met efficiently and safely in collaboration with a team of colleagues to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer demand.

Please note that the working pattern for this role consists of 12 hour shifts across days, nights and weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production team members, ensuring a consistent presence across operational areas
• Lead by example in ensuring a safe and efficient work place is maintained at all times, championing efforts to enhance safety measures
• Ensure that quality standards are maintained and issues addressed, with corrective action explored as necessary
• Achieve daily and weekly production plan targets to satisfy customer service levels
• Identify any training needs and take an active role in the development of people
• Support the Production Manager with the monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in respect of production output and people performance, addressing trends as necessary
• Liaise with support functions to progress issues concerning production planning, resource and skill allocation
• Drive improvement in machine efficiency, resourcing levels and effective handover arrangements
• Contribute to the improvement of working procedures by constantly looking for solutions to ensure the best productivity results and create a culture where improvement suggestions are embraced

About You

• You will have experience of supervising a team within a manufacturing environment with a track record of taking ownership and accountability of results delivered through others, as well as supporting their further development
• You will be highly organised and adaptable, able to work well under pressure with strong problem solving abilities
• You will be an effective communicator who can liaise with key stakeholders from across departments
• You will take a keen interest in developing your expertise, both to strengthen your own personal development, and also support the growth of the business
• Notwithstanding your experience to date, you will take pride in working with your team and other key individuals to deliver a more efficient, safe and clean working environment

What we can offer the right candidate

• Competitive base salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 7% employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit of four times your annual salary
• Eligibility to participate in a Cycle to Work scheme following successful completion of your probationary period
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) from day one
• Complimentary breakfast items and fruit throughout the week

We also host outside of work events that family members can join, making sure that hard work is recognised and rewarded.