Production Shift Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leyland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to work with a market leader known for its commitment to quality and efficiency. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will oversee production operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and optimal performance. The position promises job security and potential for career advancement through progressive training and development. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of excellence.

Benefits

Great Holiday Shift Allowance

Progressive Training and Development

Job Security

Technical Challenges

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production management is essential.
• Lean experience and improving operations are key.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift staffing levels and control absences effectively.
• Conduct customer complaint investigations and accident reports.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Production Management

FMCG Experience

Lean Methodologies

People Management

Cultural Awareness

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Production Shift Manager

PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER

DEVELOPING MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Commutable from Preston, Wigan, Leyland, Chorley, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn and Surrounding Areas

12 Hour Shift Pattern – Extended Breaks

Great Holiday Shift Allowance – Well above average

This role offers the opportunity to work for a true market leader and established global brand. With progressive training and development this role allows potential promotion in the longer term. With a long established presence on a UK wide scale and a consistent order book this opportunity will appeal to a candidate looking for job security and a technical challenge.

Role Description

• Complete Customer complaint investigations
• Make sure that their shift is manned up to the required levels, controlling/managing planned and unplanned absence updating workday system
• Complete back to work interviews in a timely manner to the correct standard
• Manage their teams working hours and monitor them in line with their annualised hour requirements, so they come into line
• Complete accident investigations when required and input into on-site system
• To ensure that the machines and systems placed under their control are run to optimise performance
• Utilise the DSL system to drive improvements in efficiency
• Communicate to all departments formal and informal at the required times
• Manage teams training and development needs and maintain training record/matrix
• Ensure their shift is maintained to high level of H&S , and any issues are communicated in a timely manner and actions completed
• Ensure Environmental management system is followed and adhered to complying with BS EN ISO 14001/50001
• Lead and manage 5S process

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in production management role
• Experience working across FMCG, Food or Heavier Manufacturing Environments
• Lean Experience & Improving Operations experience
• Strong people management skills and cultural awareness