Production Shift Manager

E3 Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Shift Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations. This role involves enhancing production efficiency through automation and implementing lean techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll be at the forefront of developing flexible teams and driving KPI performance in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

KPI Driven Discretionary Bonus

264 Hours Holiday (33 Days Pro Rata)

Competitive Company Pension

Overtime at Premium Rates

Career Progression

Accredited Training Program

Qualifications

• Experience in senior production/manufacturing leadership roles.
• Skilled in continuous improvement tools like Lean and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations, focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Develop and implement lean manufacturing techniques across operations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

People Management

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Continuous Improvement

International Management Skills

Education

ILM Leadership / Management Qualification

Tools

5s

6 Sigma

VSM

SMED

TPM

OEE

Job description

Our client is a World-Wide market leading manufacturer of products and solutions utilised within the construction industry. Applicants to the Production Shift Manager vacancy invited from a wide range of manufacturing backgrounds. Taking manufacturing operations to the next level for production, planning, quality, H&S and overall efficiency.

What's in it for you as a Shift Production Manager?

• Salary circa £61,500
• Days and Nights rotation Shift Pattern
• KPI Driven discretionary Bonus
• 264 hours holiday (33 days pro rata)
• Competitive company pension
• Location - Sevenoaks - Commutable from Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Snodland, Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells
• Overtime at Premium of 1.5x and 2x
• Career Progression and accredited training program.

Key Responsibilities of Shift Production Manager:

• The leadership of manufacturing / production operations, covering both automated and labour intensive processes, whilst seeking to automate processes where possible
• International Management Skills
• The development and promotion of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5s, 6 sigma, VSM, SMED, TPM, OEE etc, across manufacturing operations
• To identify opportunities to further automate manufacturing processes
• To develop multi-functional / flexible manufacturing teams across operations
• Implement different KPIs across the factory

Qualifications and Experience for a Shift Production Manager:

• Previous experience within a senior production/ manufacturing leadership position, e.g. Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Shift Operations Manager, Shift Production Manager, Production Lead, etc.
• Leadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.
• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing / engineering environment, practically implementing continuous improvement tools and techniques - Lean and Six Sigma.
• ILM Leadership / Management Qualification.

This position would suit a Production Shift Manager, Shift Supervisor, Production Manager.