Production Shift Supervisor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Long-term career development

Ongoing training and development

12-hour rotating shifts

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Production Shift Manager in South Wales to lead a busy production environment, delivering on customer requirements and schedules. You will oversee Production, Quality, Stores and Maintenance teams on night shifts, ensuring a safe and high-performing site.

The role requires previous leadership experience in manufacturing, strong H&S and quality knowledge, and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• This role requires proven experience in a Production Shift Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor or Production Team Leader position.
• Track record of leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to manage production plans and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to improving operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with Visual Performance Management, Leader Standard Work or ERP systems would be beneficial.
• Automotive manufacturing experience would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team of about 15 direct reports across Production, Quality, Stores and Maintenance during night shifts.
• Deliver the production plan to meet OTIF targets while adapting to changing priorities.
• Monitor production performance, quality standards and health & safety, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and improve productivity and KPIs.
• Monitor schedules, identify issues early and collaborate with other departments to minimise delays.
• Issue work instructions and manage raw materials to support production operations.
• Complete shift reports and handovers to ensure continuity across shifts.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching and training to develop the team.
• Maintain high housekeeping and 5S standards throughout the production area.
• Collaborate with Production Manager to improve performance, service levels and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

People management

Organisational skills

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Shift Manager

South Wales

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Production Shift Manager to join their growing operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to take responsibility for driving production performance, quality, health & safety and continuous improvement across a busy production environment. Leading a team of approximately 15 direct reports, you'll also take overall responsibility for Production, Quality, Stores and Maintenance teams during night shifts, ensuring the site operates safely and efficiently.

This is what you'll be doing

As Production Shift Manager, you'll be responsible for leading production activities to ensure customer requirements, production schedules and quality standards are achieved whilst creating a safe, high-performing manufacturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating a production team of approximately 15 direct reports whilst providing leadership across Production, Quality, Stores and Maintenance teams during night shifts.
• Delivering the production plan to achieve OTIF targets whilst responding proactively to changes in production priorities and operational demands.
• Monitoring production performance, quality standards and Health & Safety, ensuring all activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Driving Continuous Improvement initiatives, including scrap reduction and process improvements to enhance productivity and KPI performance.
• Monitoring production schedules, identifying potential issues before they impact delivery and working closely with other departments to minimise delays.
• Issuing work instructions and raw materials to support efficient production operations.
• Completing shift reports and conducting detailed handovers with other Shift Managers to ensure continuity across shifts.
• Carrying out performance reviews, coaching and training production employees to support development and improve overall team performance.
• Maintaining high housekeeping and 5S standards throughout the production environment.
• Working closely with the Production Manager to improve operational performance, customer service levels and manufacturing efficiency.

The experience you'll bring

• Previous experience within a Production Shift Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor or Production Team Leader position.
• Proven experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience managing production plans whilst reacting positively to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and people management skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to improving operational performance.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Six Sigma would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Visual Performance Management, Leader Standard Work or ERP systems would also be beneficial.
• Automotive manufacturing experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

And this is what you'll get in return

Alongside a highly competitive salary that is negotiable based on your experience, you'll benefit from a strong package and-crucially-a 4-day working week, giving you more time to recharge, spend with family, or pursue your interests.

You'll be joining a secure and growing business that's actively investing in both its facilities and its people, with clear opportunities for progression and further education.

• Four-day working week (Monday to Thursday)
• 12-hour rotating shifts (alternating weekly between 6:00am-6:00pm and the following week 6:00pm-6:00am)
• Long-term career development
• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business
• Supportive leadership team
• Ongoing training and development

Please note, while we strive to respond to every application, due to high volumes this isn't always possible. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.