Production Shift Manager

Baltic Recruitment Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead their shop floor operations. This role involves driving performance improvement through lean management and team leadership to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of management experience in a fast-paced FMCG or manufacturing environment and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000, along with additional benefits such as pension contributions.

Benefits

Pension contributions up to 6%

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ management experience in fast-paced environments.
• Proven track record of team development and motivation.
• Experience in delivering continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to achieve key performance targets.
• Drive lean processes and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Management experience in FMCG or manufacturing

Leadership skills

Lean principles knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

IOSH certification or equivalent

Management qualification (advantage)

Job description

Up to £45000 per annum + Pension, Medical, Additional Benefits

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be working with our long-standing, market-leading manufacturing client to recruit a Production Shift Manager. This is your chance to join an established business where your leadership will directly shape success on the production floor.

Overview

Overall Purpose:

• The main impact of the role will be in the performance of conversion shop floor activities, this will be carried out by the implementation of lean management techniques to smooth the process flow and ensure day to day activities are carried out in the most efficient method.
• Leading the production teams to promote a continuous improvement ethos, encompassing waste reduction, high quality standards, good attendance and being customer focused.
• Implementing projects from start to finish using work groups to push six sigma activities for each process, championing their areas of responsibility.

The Role

As a Conversion Shift Manager, you’ll take ownership of shop floor performance, leading production teams to deliver against key targets across safety, quality, service, cost, and reliability. You’ll use lean management techniques to streamline processes, reduce waste, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a double day shift rotation role (06.00-14.00 / 14.00-22.00), giving you the opportunity to lead across different teams and times of the day, ensuring smooth and efficient operations throughout.

Working closely with colleagues across planning, procurement, and technical functions, you’ll ensure operational excellence and champion initiatives that support the long-term plant development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Drive lean processes, waste reduction, and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure safe working practices, compliance, and positive team culture.
• Deliver on-time, in-full customer orders while maintaining high quality standards.
• Optimise production planning and resource management to minimise downtime.
• Work with OEM partners, suppliers, and stakeholders to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Manage performance reviews, training, and succession planning for your teams.

Key Requirements

• At least 2 years’ management experience in a fast-paced FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills with a proven track record of team development.
• A sound understanding of lean principles and experience delivering continuous improvement projects.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to make clear, effective decisions.
• IOSH certification or equivalent.
• A management qualification would be an advantage.

The Package

• £45,000 per annum.
• Double day shift role with potential to go to 3 shift during busy periods.
• Up to 6% employer pension contributions.