Senior Shift Manager - Multi-Shift Manufacturing Leader

Hunter Selection; Northampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension + X4 Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday

Comprehensive Leadership & Development

Discounted Memberships

24/7 EAP

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Shift Manager in Northampton to lead the operation at their flagship UK site. You will drive improvements, manage a team of three team leaders and around forty staff, and ensure safe, efficient production on a rotating schedule.

This role requires proactive leadership from the shop floor, Lean manufacturing knowledge, and strong decision-making, especially on night shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy manufacturing operation.
• Managed a team of similar size to three team leads and ~40 staff.
• Proactive leadership from the shop floor with ownership.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing: 5S, Kaizen, RCA.
• Strong decision-making skills on night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three team leaders and around forty staff.
• Be the most senior on site when on night shift.
• Carry out shift handovers and floor walks with team members.
• Monitor production plans, review reports, and KPI performance.
• Train and manage the performance of team leaders.
• Manage factory workflow, planning, and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, safety, quality, sales and planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Decision making

Performance management

Education

Six Sigma Certification

IOSH Certification

ILM Certification

Job description

Hunter Selection is seeking an experienced Shift Manager in Northampton to lead the operation at their flagship UK site. You will drive improvements, manage a team of three team leaders and around forty staff, and ensure safe, efficient production on a rotating schedule.

This role requires proactive leadership from the shop floor, Lean manufacturing knowledge, and strong decision-making, especially on night shifts.