Production Shift Manager

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Shift Manager in Bridgwater to oversee production lines. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in production management, a strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to health and safety. The role offers a salary of up to £60,000 per annum and various benefits including pension contributions and a wellbeing platform.

Benefits

20x12hrs shifts holidays

Pension contributions

Company uniform provision

Wellbeing platform

Bike2work scheme

On-site parking

Free teas and coffees

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production or manufacturing management.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement principles and Lean manufacturing.
• Experience in managing and developing team performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage production lines and allocate resources effectively.
• Ensure quality standards and team health & safety.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities.

Skills

Production management experience

Mechanical aptitude

People management

Health and safety commitment

Job description

Overview

Production Shift Manager – Bridgwater

Salary: £up to 60,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 Days/ 2 Nights)

This large privately owned manufacturing company is currently looking to recruit a Shift Production Manager to join their team. The Production Shift Manager will be managing production lines and will work alongside 3 further Shift Production Managers, each managing the team on a rotational shift pattern. The role reports directly into the Planning and Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• The role will ensure the completion of the production schedule by allocating resources effectively and making quick decisions to overcome challenges and achieve targets.
• Ensuring quality standards are met combined with ensuring the Health & Safety of the team.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the organization (e.g. improve efficiencies / reduce waste).
• Ensuring continuous improvement takes place and that people are developed to their highest potential.
• You will also be responsible for achieving the department's objectives through KPIs, updating and implementing new procedures and liaising with planning to ensure efficient volume allocation.

Skills / Experience Required

• Proven extensive experience in a production or manufacturing management role with a good understanding of CI principles and Lean manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience of people management including performance management, training and development.
• A firm commitment to health and safety and continuous improvement methods.

Benefits

• 20x12hrs shifts holidays (raising by 1 day each year, up to 23 shifts max).
• Pension contributions: 4% employer, 5% employee.
• Provision of company uniform.
• Wellbeing 360 - our new platform that offers range of health and wellbeing benefits, such as on demand GP service, discounts for hundreds of online and high street retailers, wellness platform for you and immediate family 24/7, mental health support and many many more.
• Bike2work scheme.
• On site parking.
• Fully functioning canteen with free teas and coffees.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown (small part of annual leave is covered for this period).