Shift Manager

5S Recruitment Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Shift Manager for a leading injection moulding manufacturer in Blackburn. The role involves managing afternoon shift operations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Candidates should have proven management experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on Lean and 5S principles. A competitive salary starts at £38,000, increasing to £42,000 after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory/management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of injection moulding operations or transferable high-volume manufacturing.
• A track record of implementing 5S/Lean principles in practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the injection moulding department.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Drive production output in line with customer requirements.
• Monitor shift KPIs and deliver reporting to management.
• Embed a Lean manufacturing culture.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

Shift Manager

Location: Blackburn

Salary: c£38,000 per annum (rising to £42,000 upon successful completion of Probation and Training)

Shift: Monday to Friday, 2pm - 10pm

About the Company

Our client is a long‑established industrial manufacturer in Blackburn, operating at the forefront of the plastics sector. Their site is centred around injection moulding processes, producing high‑quality components for a wide range of industries. With a reputation built on innovation, teamwork and delivering consistent excellence, they provide a supportive and structured workplace where people are encouraged to progress and succeed.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Shift Manager to take charge of afternoon shift operations (2pm - 10pm). This is a hands‑on leadership role, pivotal in ensuring smooth production performance across injection moulding lines. As Shift Manager you will be responsible for delivering on productivity, quality and safety, while developing your team and embedding best practice through Lean and 5S principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the injection moulding department.
• Ensure all activities comply with health & safety regulations and company procedures.
• Drive production output in line with customer requirements, maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor shift KPIs and deliver clear reporting to senior management.
• Embed a culture of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Coach, support and develop team members to achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality and planning to ensure seamless operations.

Candidate Profile

• Proven supervisory/management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of injection moulding operations or transferable high‑volume manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A track record of implementing 5S/Lean principles in practice.

Desirable

• Background in FMCG or plastics manufacturing.
• Experience of BRC standards and external audits.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: c£38,000 - increasing to £42,000 after probation and training.
• Monday to Friday early shift – no weekends.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where performance is recognised.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Generous holiday allowance and free on‑site parking.
• The chance to play a key role in a respected injection moulding manufacturer.

How to Apply

If you’re a proven people manager with a passion for manufacturing excellence and want to lead within a busy injection moulding environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered.