Production Shift Manager - Days OR Nights

Barker Ross Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Production Shift Manager in Newark-on-Trent. This role involves managing production activities and leading a team of up to 50 operatives. The successful candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in production management and a proven track record in a manufacturing environment. A competitive salary of £45,000 and full benefits package is offered for this critical position.

Benefits

Paid training and development

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar shift or production management role.
• Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of BRC or equivalent standards beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage production activity during your shift and hit output targets.
• Lead a team of up to 50 operatives and engineers.
• Champion continuous improvement across people, process and plant.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safety mindset

Data interpretation

Team management

Job description

Production Shift Manager - Days OR Nights
Location: Newark-on-Trent
Shifts: 4 on 4 off (6am-6pm OR 6pm-6am)
Salary: £45,000 + Full Benefits Package

Two opportunities are up for grabs for experienced Production Shift Managers to join a high-spec, growth-focused manufacturing site in Newark-on-Trent. One on days. One on nights. Both reporting directly into the Production Manager.

This isn’t a sit-back-and-maintain kind of role. The site is evolving, and they want hands-on leaders who take genuine pride in their team, their standards and their output. If you’re passionate about leadership, coaching, safety, and improvement - this is the platform.

The hiring manager is clear: they want someone who thrives on leading from the front, challenges the norm, gets the best out of people, and puts the customer at the heart of every process.

What You’ll Be Doing:
· Manage production activity during your shift and hit output targets
· Lead a team of up to 50 operatives and engineers, promoting a culture of accountability and pride
· Maintain strict health & safety and hygiene standards
· Monitor KPIs, interpret data and take action to improve performance
· Champion continuous improvement across people, process and plant
· Ensure compliance with operational and environmental requirements
· Collaborate with other departments to drive efficiency and service

What You’ll Need:
· At least 2 years’ experience in a similar shift or production management role
· Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing setting
· Background in engineering or chemical production strongly preferred
· Knowledge of BRC or equivalent standards beneficial
· A safety-first mindset with a strong eye for quality and consistency
· Able to interpret production data and implement improvements
· Confident communicator who leads from the front

What’s On Offer:
· £45k salary
· Paid training and development
· Clear career progression in a growing business
· Company pension scheme
· Enhanced sick pay
· Life assurance
· Private medical insurance
· Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme + on-site chargers
· Cycle to work scheme
· 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
· Retail, gym and restaurant discounts
· Financial wellbeing support from external specialists
· Annual leave entitlement

Interested?
Apply now and let us know if your preference is days or nights. These are key roles in a growing operation - get in early.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.