Production Shift Manager

E3 Recruitment Ltd; Coalville; Presencial; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension scheme 10%

Bonus up to 13%

26 days holiday

Training & progression

4 on 4 off shifts

Day/Night shifts

Resumo da oferta

E3 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager for a leading UK manufacturer in Leicestershire. The role oversees shift production activities, driving safety, quality and efficiency while developing high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, champion Lean initiatives and sustain improvements in a fast-paced environment. They will benefit from a highly automated facility and clear progression opportunities within a major international group.

Qualificações

• Proven leadership within fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong people management and coaching abilities.
• Experience driving safety, quality, productivity and performance improvements.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and KPIs.
• Resilient, capable of handling change and tough situations.
• Hands-on leadership fostering accountability and high standards.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, motivate and develop production teams to achieve targets with high health and safety standards.
• Ensure targets are met while upholding quality and compliance.
• Coach Team Leaders and Supervisors to raise leadership capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, OEE, waste reduction and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and Quality to resolve issues and improve plant performance.
• Manage changes and ensure adherence to site procedures and standards.
• Monitor shift performance and communicate handovers effectively.

Conhecimentos

Leadership experience

People management

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Change management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

We are keen to hear from experienced Production Shift Managers, Manufacturing Managers, Production Managers, Operations Shift Managers or Senior Production Team Leaders who can demonstrate:

• 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.