Production Shift Manager - 2Pm - 10Pm

Thrive International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive International in the Basingstoke area is seeking an experienced Shift Leader to take ownership of the afternoon shift on a hands-on production floor. You’ll lead the team, drive output, and ensure quality, hygiene and safety standards while keeping downtime to a minimum.

The role focuses on coordinating tasks, running briefings, and maintaining records. A proactive leader who can coach staff, manage performance, and liaise across departments will thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team leader experience in production/manufacturing essential.
• Strong leadership and people management skills; understand production processes, quality standards and health & safety.
• Experience with production or warehouse management systems desirable; comfortable with Microsoft Office and new systems.
• Good communication skills to motivate and liaise across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production team during shift; allocate tasks to meet production plan.
• Run shift briefings and handovers; monitor output and address shortfalls.
• Support changeovers and line set-up to minimise downtime.
• Maintain production records; carry out quality checks and corrective actions.
• Maintain hygiene standards and housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Quality standards

Health & safety

MS Office

Tools

Production/warehouse management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

URGENT***

Shift Leader - Production

Basingstoke | £32,500 | Afternoon Shift (2pm-10pm)

We're recruiting on behalf of a well‑established production/manufacturing business in the Basingstoke area for an experienced Shift Leader to take ownership of their afternoon shift.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives on keeping a production floor running smoothly — hitting output targets, maintaining quality and hygiene standards, and getting the best out of their team.

What you'll be doing

You’ll lead and supervise the production team during your shift, allocating tasks and resource to meet the production plan, and running clear shift briefings and handovers so nothing gets lost between teams. You’ll monitor output against targets, stepping in quickly to address any shortfalls, and support efficient changeovers and line set‑up to keep downtime to a minimum.

Additionally, you’ll also maintain accurate production records using in‑house systems, carry out quality checks and take corrective action where needed, and help maintain hygiene standards across the shift, including cleaning schedules and housekeeping.

On the people side, you’ll motivate, coach and support your team, handling performance and conduct matters in line with company procedure, and you’ll help develop team members so they’re able to step up and cover shift leader duties when needed. Health & safety is a constant thread throughout — running toolbox talks and safety briefings, ensuring correct PPE use, and supporting the investigation of any accidents or near misses.

What we’re looking for

Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production, warehouse or manufacturing environment is essential, along with strong leadership and people management skills and a solid understanding of production processes, quality standards and health & safety requirements. Experience with production or warehouse management systems is desirable, and you should be confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable picking up new systems. Good communication skills are a must — you’ll need to motivate a team and liaise confidently across departments.

We’re looking for someone proactive, decisive and calm under pressure, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. An approachable, fair leadership style, a flexible and reliable, hands‑on attitude, and a genuine commitment to quality, hygiene and safety standards will set you up to succeed in this role.

The details

Salary: £32,500

Hours: 2pm - 10pm (afternoon shift)

Location: Basingstoke