Production Shift Manager

Pioneer Selection; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% company pension

Health scheme

Life assurance

Company bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Pioneer Selection in Folkestone is seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead a busy manufacturing operation. You will oversee production on shifts, ensure targets are met safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You will motivate and develop the production team, manage performance, address on-shift issues and ensure production plans are delivered. Ideal for an experienced Production Manager, Supervisor or Shift Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager, Production Supervisor or Shift Manager.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Experience leading production teams.
• Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern.
• Full rights to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team, managing performance on shift.
• Address issues on shift and ensure production plans are delivered.
• Drive safety, quality and efficiency on a busy manufacturing line.

Skills

People management

Leadership

KPIs

Health & safety

Job description

PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER

Location:Folkestone
Salary: Up to £45,000
Shift: 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights

Job Role of the Production Shift Manager:

Production Shift Manager wanted for a hands-on leadership role within a busy manufacturing environment. The role will involve managing production operations across the shift, ensuring targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You will be responsible for leading and motivating a production team, managing performance, dealing with issues on shift and ensuring production plans are delivered. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Production Manager, Production Supervisor or Shift Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Production Shift Manager

• Previous experience working as a Production Manager, Production Supervisor or Shift Manager
• Manufacturing experience is essential
• Experience managing and leading production teams
• Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern
• Full rights to work in the UK

Requirements for the Production Shift Manager

• Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably FMCG
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Experience managing production targets and KPIs
• Ability to manage performance and drive continuous improvement
• Strong problem‑solving and decision-making skills
• Good understanding of health & safety and quality standards
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment

The Production Shift Manager will benefit from:

• Salary of up to £45,000
• 9% company pension!
• Health scheme
• Life assurance
• Company bonus
• Generous holiday allowance