Production Shift Manager

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Shift Manager in Cirencester for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will maintain high standards for health and safety while managing a team. Responsibilities include performance reviews and managing team dynamics during shifts. Ideal candidates will have previous shift management experience, quality control knowledge, and strong communication skills. Competitive perks include free onsite parking, a pension scheme, and meal facilities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Lunch facilities

PPE provided initially

Qualifications

• Previous shift management exposure is essential.
• Understanding of production line operation to identify issues.
• Good knowledge of Production KPIs.
• Good communication skills to work as part of a team.
• Physically able to lift up to 20 kg regularly.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high standards for Health & Safety.
• Ensure work activities meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery specifications.
• Provide feedback to team members on performance.
• Lead team meetings and organize shift coverage.

Skills

Shift management exposure

Production line operation understanding

Knowledge of Production KPIs

People management

Quality control experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

• Location: Cirencester
• Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12‑hour shifts (06:00‑18:00 & 18:00‑06:00)
• Rotational shifts
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Lunch facilities
• PPE provided initially
• Full‑time, permanent role for the right candidate

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high standards for Health & Safety, Quality, housekeeping and output to plan
• Ensure work activities consistently meet quality, safety, cost and delivery specification
• Provide feedback to team members during the shift on maintaining and improving performance; promptly identify poor performance or unacceptable behaviour and address it following policy/procedure
• Encourage team members to freely report actual and potential variations in quality
• Undertake performance reviews of team members and identify training needs and solutions
• Make recommendations for improvements involving people and processes
• Keep the immediate Manager informed about activities, results and achievements
• Ensure information about problems and opportunities is clear, accurate and provided with appropriate urgency
• Report potential or actual conflicts between people to the Plant/Production Manager
• Lead team meetings
• Organise and coordinate cover (breaks, absence, holiday) within the shift (or area of plant) to ensure efficient, smooth and continuous running to meet production plan priorities

Qualifications

• Previous shift management exposure is essential
• Understanding of production line operation and ability to identify key issues and causes
• Good understanding of the product range and its nuances
• Good knowledge of Production KPIs
• Highly effective people manager and role model for Health & Safety standards
• Previous experience working shift patterns is essential
• Quality control experience is essential
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Good attentiveness and a keen eye for detail
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Physically able to lift up to 20 kg regularly