Production Shift Manager

Hunter Selection; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Day week

17.5 Shift Holidays + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Profit share scheme

Sick Pay package

Death in service

Onsite parking

Job summary

Hunter Selection are assisting a manufacturing client in Ebbw Vale to recruit a Production Shift Manager. This role focuses on delivering the production plan, driving quality standards, and leading the shift team to meet OTIFNE targets while maintaining a safe, efficient workplace.

The position offers a four‑day work week with enhanced pension and profit-sharing benefits, plus training and development opportunities within a long‑term engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong focus on production quality and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of lean principles (5S, Six Sigma) and visual performance management advantageous.
• Excellent people management, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the production plan and schedule to achieve OTIFNE targets within budget.
• Oversee quality, health & safety, and housekeeping standards across production.
• Manage day-to-day operations, respond to changing priorities, issue work and materials.
• Support performance through communication, KPI initiatives, and scrap reduction programmes.
• Lead and supervise staff during shifts, ensuring high performance and engagement.

Skills

Shift management

Lean manufacturing

5S & Six Sigma

Health & safety

Team leadership

Process improvement

Job description

Production Shift Manager

Ebbw Vale NP23

Commutable from Merthyr Tydfil, Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, Rhymney, Blackwood, Pontypool, Cwmbran, Aberdare

£42-47,000

Benefits

• 4 Day week
• 17.5 Shift Holidays + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Profit share scheme
• Sick Pay package
• Death in service
• Onsite parking

Excellent training and long term development opportunitiesThis is a great opportunity to join the engineering team of an established manufacturing business in Ebbw Vale. Hunter Selection are working with an expanding business looking for a Production Shift Manager. This role will see you involved in production plan achievement as well as driving quality standards and continuous improvement activities. This role will enable you to develop your own career through training courses and support from the Production Manager, as well as a four day week.

If of interest, apply today!

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering the production plan and schedule to achieve OTIFNE targets while ensuring jobs are completed on time and within budget.
• Oversee quality, health and safety, and housekeeping standards across the production environment to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.
• Manage day-to-day operations by responding to changing priorities, issuing work and materials, conducting shift reporting, and ensuring effective shift handovers.
• Support operational performance through proactive communication, continuous improvement initiatives, KPI enhancement activities, and scrap reduction programmes.
• Lead, train, appraise, and supervise production and departmental staff during shifts, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Shift Manager with the ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong production and quality focus, combined with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and driving continuous quality improvements.
• Possesses knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and Six Sigma Familiarity with Visual Performance Management and Leader Standard Work would be advantageous.
• Excellent people management, communication, and organisational skills, enabling effective collaboration across departments and ensuring services are delivered right first time.