Production Shift Manager

E3 Recruitment; Bagworth; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager for a major UK manufacturer in Leicestershire. You will lead multi-skilled production teams on a 4 on 4 off, 12-hour day/night cycle, driving safety, quality and efficiency across the shift.

You will develop leaders, coach Team Leaders and Supervisors, and push continuous improvement initiatives to improve OEE, reduce waste and optimise plant performance within a highly automated facility.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong people management skills to motivate, coach and develop operational teams.
• Experience driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity and manufacturing performance.
• A practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and operational KPIs.
• Resilience, strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to manage change and challenging operational situations.
• A hands-on, visible leadership style, with the ability to build trust, maintain standards and take accountability for results.
• Experience within continuous process manufacturing or other high-volume manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop production teams, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance.
• Take responsibility for achieving production targets while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, quality and compliance.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors, improving leadership capability and team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, OEE, waste reduction and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to resolve operational challenges and improve plant performance.
• Manage operational change, implement improved working practices and ensure consistent adherence to site procedures and standards.
• Monitor shift performance, identify improvement opportunities and ensure effective communication and handovers.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Change management

Hands-on leadership

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Shift Manager to join a leading UK manufacturer at its established, highly automated manufacturing facility in Leicestershire.

Part of a major international manufacturing group, the business has benefited from significant investment in its UK operations and continues to focus on operational excellence, advanced manufacturing technology and developing its people.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious manufacturing leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams, improving operational standards and driving performance within a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for production activities across their shift, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency and operational performance.

What's on offer for the Production Shift Manager

• Salary of approximately £60,000 per annum, inclusive of shift allowance
• Annual performance-related bonus of up to 13%
• Excellent pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 10%, subject to contribution requirements
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working 12-hour days and nights
• Up to 26 days holiday
• Opportunity to work within a highly automated manufacturing facility benefiting from significant investment
• Excellent training, leadership development and long-term career progression opportunities

Key responsibilities of the Production Shift Manager

• Lead, motivate and develop production teams, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and high performance.
• Take responsibility for achieving production targets while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, quality and compliance.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors, improving leadership capability and team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, OEE, waste reduction and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance and Quality teams to resolve operational challenges and improve plant performance.
• Manage operational change, implement improved working practices and ensure consistent adherence to site procedures and standards.
• Monitor shift performance, identify improvement opportunities and ensure effective communication and handovers.

Experience we're looking for

• Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop operational teams.
• Experience of driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity and manufacturing performance.
• A practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and operational KPIs.
• Resilience, strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to manage change and challenging operational situations.
• A hands-on, visible leadership style, with the ability to build trust, maintain standards and take accountability for results.
• Experience within continuous process manufacturing or other high-volume manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established, well-invested manufacturing operation within a major international group, where you can make a genuine impact on operational performance and people development.

For an ambitious manufacturing leader, the position offers excellent financial rewards, genuine responsibility and long-term career progression.