Production Shift Leader

ACS Staffing Solutions; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Career progression opportunities

Modern manufacturing environment

Stable business

Collaborative culture

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Production Shift Leader in Wellingborough on a permanent, full-time basis. The role leads a high-volume manufacturing team, delivering daily production plans safely, efficiently and to high quality standards.

You'll coach and develop operatives, monitor KPIs, manage health and safety, investigate issues and drive continuous improvement across Production, Quality, Engineering and Planning. DOE salary.

Qualifications

• Experienced manufacturing leader with ability to inspire and deliver results.
• Experience managing KPIs and production targets in high-volume environments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a proactive approach to CI.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of production operatives.
• Deliver daily production plans while maintaining quality, safety and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs including output, downtime, waste and labour utilisation.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Investigate production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Planning teams to maximise performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation.
• Complete accurate production reporting and ensure effective shift handovers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

KPI management

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Production Shift Leader

Wellingborough

Hours - Monday to Friday

Salary £Competitive DOE

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful, growing UK manufacturer that is investing heavily in its people, technology and production capability. Operating a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing facility, our client is looking for experienced Production Shift Leaders to lead, motivate and develop production teams while delivering outstanding operational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business with ambitious growth plans, where continuous improvement, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

As a Production Shift Leader, you'll take ownership of your shift, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll lead from the front, creating a positive working environment while driving productivity, engagement and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of production operatives.
• Deliver daily production plans while maintaining quality, safety and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs including output, downtime, waste and labour utilisation.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Investigate production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Planning teams to maximise performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation.
• Complete accurate production reporting and ensure effective shift handovers.

About You

We're looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who can inspire teams and consistently deliver results.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Shift Leader, Team Leader, Supervisor or similar within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing KPIs and delivering against production targets.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A strong commitment to quality, health & safety and operational excellence.

Experience from sectors such as glass manufacturing, building products, automotive, engineering, FMCG, packaging or other high-volume production environments would be highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary with shift allowance.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Modern manufacturing environment with significant ongoing investment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development.
• Stable, successful business with ambitious growth plans.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.

If you're a hands-on production leader who enjoys developing people, improving performance and delivering results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence by our recruitment team.

Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.