Production Shift Manager

Bis Henderson; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise spécialisée dans la production FMCG recherche un Production Shift Manager pour superviser et améliorer les performances de production. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en gestion d'équipe, un sens des responsabilités et une capacité à travailler dans un environnement dynamique. Travaillant sur un schéma de 3 jours sur 3 jours, il/elle sera responsable de la conformité aux normes de sécurité et de qualité tout en dirigeant une équipe performante vers l'excellence opérationnelle.

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en gestion d'équipe ou rôle de superviseur dans un environnement FMCG.
• Connaissance pratique en gestion des KPIs de production et des outils Lean.
• Compétences en communication et en gestion de personnes.

Responsibilities

• Gestion de toute l'opération de production sur le shift.
• Leadership et motivation des équipes pour atteindre les objectifs de production.
• Collaboration interfonctionnelle pour résoudre rapidement les problèmes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Gestion des personnes

Analyse des KPIs de production

Connaissance des outils Lean

Conformité aux normes de santé et sécurité

Job description

Location: Coventry
Salary: 38,000 - 45,000 (depending on shift pattern) + bonus

Summary:
Are you a confident leader with a background in overseeing fast-paced production environments? We're looking for a Production Shift Manager to take ownership of shift performance and lead a growing team within a specialist FMCG production facility.

In this key leadership role, you'll be responsible for managing people, processes, and performance across your shift - ensuring safety, quality, and targets are consistently met. You'll be at the front line of the operations, driving continuous improvement and inspiring your team to achieve excellence every day.

This role is working on a 3-on-3-off shift pattern, with option for the day shift (6am - 6pm) or the night shift (6pm - 6am).

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the whole production operation and being accountable for all activities on shift.
• Leading, coaching, and motivating a team of Production Operatives and Team Leaders to meet production KPIs.
• Working cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, and planning teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Ensuring compliance with all health & safety and hygiene regulations, conducting audits and daily checks.
• Carrying out HR-related tasks such as staff reviews, return to work procedures and investigations.
• Organising labour schedules, booking additional agency staff when required to meet production needs.
• Driving lean principles and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Reporting on shift performance and contributing to operational planning.

Experience:

• Proven experience in a shift management or supervisory role within a FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience within a semi or fully automated operation is desirable.

• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.

• Working knowledge of production KPIs, lean tools, and health & safety regulations.

• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset.
• High attention to detail and able to create reports and analyse findings.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.