Production Shift Manager

Hunter Selection; Leyland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry seeks a Production Shift Manager for a secure and technical role. This opportunity offers great benefits and a focus on training and development, with responsibilities in staff management, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Holiday Shift Allowance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in production management.
• Experience in FMCG, food, or heavier manufacturing.
• Proficient in Lean practices and improving operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage shift staffing and absence control.
• Drive efficiency improvements and accident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Production Management

Lean Experience

Operational Improvement

People Management

Cultural Awareness

Job description

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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