Production Shift Manager

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Darlington; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Production Shift Manager in Darlington. You'll lead production teams while driving lean management techniques for continued process improvement. The role requires at least 2 years' management experience in a fast-paced environment, with strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive salary of £45,000, along with benefits including pension contributions and private medical cover.

Benefits

Up to 6% employer pension contributions

Private medical cover

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Performance-based bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' management experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Proven track record of motivating teams.
• Experience delivering continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams for optimal performance.
• Implement lean processes to reduce waste.
• Ensure safety compliance and maintain team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Lean management techniques

Team development

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Management qualification

IOSH certification

Job description

Overview

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be working with our long-standing, market-leading manufacturing client to recruit a Production Shift Manager. This is your chance to join an established business where your leadership will directly shape success on the production floor.

Overall Purpose: The main impact of the role will be in the performance of conversion shop floor activities, this will be carried out by the implementation of lean management techniques to smooth the process flow and ensure day to day activities are carried out in the most efficient method. Leading the production teams to promote a continuous improvement ethos, encompassing waste reduction, high quality standards, good attendance and being customer focused. Implementing projects from start to finish using work groups to push six sigma activities for each process, championing their areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

As a Conversion Shift Manager, you'll take ownership of shop floor performance, leading production teams to deliver against key targets across safety, quality, service, cost, and reliability. You'll use lean management techniques to streamline processes, reduce waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This is a double day shift rotation role with potential to go to 3 shift during busy periods, giving you the opportunity to lead across different teams and times of the day, ensuring smooth and efficient operations throughout. Working closely with colleagues across planning, procurement, and technical functions, you'll ensure operational excellence and champion initiatives that support the long-term plant development.

• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Drive lean processes, waste reduction, and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure safe working practices, compliance, and positive team culture.
• Deliver on-time, in-full customer orders while maintaining high quality standards.
• Optimise production planning and resource management to minimise downtime.
• Work with OEM partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Manage performance reviews, training, and succession planning for your teams.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' management experience in a fast-paced FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills with a proven track record of team development.
• A sound understanding of lean principles and experience delivering continuous improvement projects.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to make clear, effective decisions.
• IOSH certification or equivalent.
• A management qualification would be an advantage.

The Package

• £45,000 per annum.
• Double day shift role with potential to go to 3 shift during busy periods.
• Up to 6% employer pension contributions.
• Private medical cover.
• 4x death in service cover.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.