Production Shift Manager

Insignis Talent; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Insignis Talent in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead a key Plant Production area, supervising Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating shifts while driving a safety-first culture.

You will own shift output, quality and KPI performance, coordinate cross-functional teams, and implement Lean CI methods such as 6S, RCA and 5 Whys, building a high-performance, engaged operations team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing people in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience handling employee relations, including disciplinary processes and investigations.
• Track record leading shift-based production teams in fast-paced settings.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality requirements in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (6S, RCA, 5 Whys).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating shifts.
• Own safe, compliant and high-quality production output.
• Drive shift performance against KPIs such as output, efficiency and schedule adherence.
• Manage employee performance, development, absence, investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Coordinate production planning, shift loading and skills allocation.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions related to safety, quality and operational performance.
• Promote Lean manufacturing and CI initiatives including 6S, RCA and 5 Whys.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, HR and Supply Chain to maintain operations.

Skills

People leadership

Shift management

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead a key Plant Production area within a complex manufacturing environment.

You’ll lead Production Team Leaders and Technicians across a rotating shift pattern, setting clear standards, driving accountability and building a high-performance, safety-first culture.

This is much more than technical production oversight — we're looking for a strong people leader who is confident managing teams and handling complex employee relations matters.

The Role

As Production Shift Manager, you’ll:

• Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating shifts.
• Take ownership of safe, compliant and high-quality production output.
• Drive shift performance against key KPIs, including output, efficiency and schedule adherence.
• Manage employee performance, development, absence, investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Act as the primary Production lead on shift, coordinating the resolution of operational issues across multiple functions.
• Oversee production planning, shift loading and skills allocation.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions relating to safety, quality and operational performance.
• Promote and embed Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 6S, RCA and 5 Whys.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, HR and Supply Chain to maintain effective production operations.

You’ll have:

• Proven experience managing people within a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Strong experience handling employee relations, including disciplinary processes, investigations, absence and performance management.
• A track record of leading shift-based production teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality requirements within manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, such as 6S, RCA and 5 Whys.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, HR and other support functions.
• The confidence and leadership style to set standards, hold people accountable and build a positive, high-performance team culture.

Shift Pattern

This is a rotating 4-day shift pattern, Friday to Monday, 37.5 hours per week, covering both day and night shifts.

Why Apply?

• £68,000 salary + Car Allowance + Annual Bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• Significant leadership responsibility and visibility
• Direct ownership of shift performance and team development
• Opportunity to shape and embed a high-performance production culture
• Extensive cross-functional exposure within a complex manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact across safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement

If you're an experienced Production Manager, Production Shift Manager or similar manufacturing leader who combines strong operational leadership with excellent people management skills, this is an opportunity to take real ownership of production performance and make a lasting impact.