Production Shift Manager

E3 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shift Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves overseeing both automated and labor-intensive processes, driving efficiency through the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement tools. With a focus on team development and leadership, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of production operations while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are passionate about enhancing manufacturing processes and fostering a culture of excellence, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

264 hours holiday (33 days pro rata)

Competitive company pension

KPI Driven discretionary Bonus

Overtime at Premium of 1.5x and 2x

Career Progression and accredited training program

Qualifications

• Experience in senior production/manufacturing leadership roles.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations, focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Develop and promote lean manufacturing techniques across operations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

People Management

Continuous Improvement Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Automation Skills

Education

ILM Leadership / Management Qualification

Tools

5S

6 Sigma

VSM

SMED

TPM

OEE

Job description

Our client is a World-Wide market leading manufacturer of products and solutions utilised within the construction industry. Applicants to the Production Shift Manager vacancy invited from a wide range of manufacturing backgrounds. Taking manufacturing operations to the next level for production, planning, quality, H&S and overall efficiency.

What's in it for you as a Shift Production Manager?

• Salary circa 61,500
• Days and Nights rotation Shift Pattern
• KPI Driven discretionary Bonus
• 264 hours holiday (33 days pro rata)
• Competitive company pension
• Location - Sevenoaks - Commutable from Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Snodland, Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells
• Overtime at Premium of 1.5x and 2x
• Career Progression and accredited training program.

Key Responsibilities of Shift Production Manager:

• The leadership of manufacturing / production operations, covering both automated and labour intensive processes, whilst seeking to automate processes where possible.
• International Management Skills.
• The development and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, 6 sigma, VSM, SMED, TPM, OEE etc, across manufacturing operations.
• To identify opportunities to further automate manufacturing processes.
• To develop multi-functional / flexible manufacturing teams across operations.
• Implement different KPIs across the factory.

Qualifications and Experience for a Shift Production Manager:

• Previous experience within a senior production/ manufacturing leadership position, e.g. Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Shift Operations Manager, Shift Production Manager, Production Lead, etc.
• Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing / engineering environment, practically implementing continuous improvement tools and techniques - Lean and Six Sigma.
• ILM Leadership / Management Qualification.

This position would suit a Production Shift Manager, Shift Supervisor, Production Manager.