Production Shift Manager - Lean Manufacturing Lead

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Option To Purchase Additional Holidays

External Training Options

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group are partnering with a Sheffield manufacturing client to recruit a Production Shift Manager to oversee the fabrication department within a complex, regulated operation. The role will work with Heads of Operations to ensure smooth production aligned with the Master Production Schedule and supervise teams of Operatives and Team Leaders.

Key duties include ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining production boards, leading daily meetings, and supporting stock management and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean principles (5S) applied in manufacturing environments.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication abilities with the confidence to make decisions and coordinate others effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working towards production targets and deadlines.
• Previous management experience within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery by managing production flow and coordinating with planners and stores.
• Maintain live production boards, lead daily meetings, and ensure alignment with the MPS plan.
• Support stock management, manage non-conforming parts, and drive quality and team development.
• Support the Operations Managers in managing a team of Operatives, Machinists, Welders, Testing and Inspection teams.

Skills

Lean principles (5S)

Organisational/time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Manufacturing management

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are partnering with a Sheffield manufacturing client to recruit a Production Shift Manager to oversee the fabrication department within a complex, regulated operation. The role will work with Heads of Operations to ensure smooth production aligned with the Master Production Schedule and supervise teams of Operatives and Team Leaders.

Key duties include ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining production boards, leading daily meetings, and supporting stock management and