Shift Manager

7 Steel UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

MyMindPal

Free on-site parking

Job summary

7 Steel UK in Cardiff is seeking a Shift Manager for our Sections Mill to direct manufacturing operations safely and efficiently, ensuring production targets are met. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, drive safety, and coach colleagues to improve performance across the production process.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cost control, and development of staff through proactive management and collaboration with the production management team.

Qualifications

• Experienced manager with a background in heavy industry environments.
• Ability to identify training needs and coach a team.
• Proven track record in delivering production targets safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplined team of mechanical and electrical craftsmen, quality control, and production operatives.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards through tours, audits, and investigations.
• Manage daily operations: production activities, material flow, inventory, and production schedules.
• Monitor shift resources: overtime, manpower, and material usage to optimize cost and productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and Total Quality Management.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Production management

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Joining our Sections Mill team as a Shift Manager, you will be responsible for directing manufacturing operations safely within one of our Hot Rolling Mills. You will need to make efficient use of your available resources to ensure that our production targets are met. You will also work closely with your colleagues in the production management team, so that we are getting the best out of our processes.

You will be an experienced manager with a background in a heavy industry environmentOver the years, you will have developed practical expertise in production, but most importantly, a passion to lead and develop teams. You will be able to identify training needs, as well as provide support and coaching to your team.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplined team of mechanical and electrical craftsmen, quality control, and production operatives.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, conducting safety tours, audits, and investigations to maintain the highest safety practices in line with company policies.
• Manage and supervise daily operations, including production activities, material flow, inventory, and adherence to production schedules.
• Monitor and control shift resources, including overtime, manpower, and material usage, to optimize cost and productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving Total Quality Management initiatives and performance enhancement.

Some of our benefits include…

• Healthcare cash plan: Claim back money towards the cost of your essential healthcare and receive access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
• Pension: We contribute 5% of your salary towards your pension.
• Life assurance: Group Life assurance to provide your family with financial and bereavement support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on bikes and biking accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme: Save up to 40% on the cost of an electric car by paying for it through salary sacrifice.
• MyMindPal: Access to MyMindPal to support your individual mental health fitness.
• Free on-site parking: We have free parking all across our sites.

You’ll be joining a recycling company – we recycle scrap metal into new steel products. We’re the largest producer of reinforcing steel in the UK and one of the largest metal recyclers, too. We’re passionate about the circular economy and working towards our decarbonisation pathway.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, as we believe that embracing different perspectives and experiences will strengthen our workforce and drive innovation in the steel industry. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all employees, ensuring that safety standards are consistently upheld in every aspect of our operations.