Shift Manager

Orion Electrotech; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services business in Bishop Auckland is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to lead their night shift operation. This hands-on role requires a strong leader to develop a team of up to 40 individuals, focus on performance management through KPIs, and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment, a track record in managing teams through change, and a passion for developing talent. This position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Recognition and awards

Development culture

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading teams in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing performance, absence, and operational KPIs.
• Successful change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 40 people, including 2 Team Leaders.
• Drive performance against KPIs around safety, productivity, quality, and attendance.
• Ensure delivery targets are met on time, within budget, and to high standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Change management

People management

Job description

Shift Manager

Location: Bishop Auckland
Shift Pattern: Night Shift

Salary: up to £45k DOE

A leading industrial services business is looking for an experienced Shift Manager to lead their night shift operation. They are looking for a strong, driven individual who can take an objective and run with it.

The Role – Shift Manager

You’ll be responsible for leading a team of up to 40 people, including 2 Team Leaders, ensuring smooth operations throughout the night shift. This is hands‑on leadership where you’ll be:

• Leading and developing your team through hiring, training, performance management, and creating a culture of excellence
• Driving performance against clear KPIs around safety, productivity, quality, and attendance
• Managing the operation to ensure delivery targets are met on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
• Championing continuous improvement
• Taking ownership
• Growing your people

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record leading teams in a production or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing performance, absence, and operational KPIs
• Successful change management. You’ve led teams through transformation and taken them with you
• Strong people management skills including hiring, development, and holding teams accountable

The Right Character

• A strong leader who’s not just a 'yes person'. You’ll challenge constructively when needed
• Self‑motivated and driven to impress
• Confident in making decisions and pushing through change
• Passionate about developing your team and celebrating their success

Why Join

• Recognitions and awards, monthly, quarterly and yearly
• Development culture: The client invests in nurturing talent and promoting from within
• Clear progression. The room to grow professionally and personally is second to none

If you like the look of the Shift Manager position, please get in touch with Todd McGreevy to discuss further. [e-mail] 01296 737313

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Shift Manager who’s looking for autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to lead a high‑performing team in a business that continues to grow and invest in its people.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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