Shift Manager

Willcox Matthews; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

Permanent position

Job summary

Willcox Matthews in Droitwich Spa seeks an experienced Shift Manager / Production Supervisor for a plastic injection moulding operation. You will lead the shift, drive safety, quality, productivity and OEE while providing hands-on technical support on the line.

You will manage staffing, monitor KPIs, support 5S/CI, and work with Engineering to improve performance in a 38-hour week with enhanced overtime rates.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plastic injection moulding processing experience – essential.
• Previous experience as Shift Manager, Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery and processes.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing KPIs, particularly OEE, scrap and production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day production operations across your shift.
• Manage staffing and resources to ensure production plans and customer requirements are met.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime and production efficiency.
• Provide hands-on technical support across injection moulding processes and machinery.
• Maintain high Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Drive quality improvements and reduce defects and waste.
• Support 5S and Continuous Improvement activities across manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot production and processing issues to minimise downtime.
• Coach, develop and motivate production team members.
• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve operational performance.
• Ensure targets are achieved without compromising safety or quality.

Skills

Injection moulding

Shift leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Injection moulding machinery

5S / CI knowledge

Job description

We’re recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager / Production Supervisor to join an established plastic injection moulding manufacturer in Droitwich Spa.

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role and would suit someone with a strong background in plastic injection moulding processing who has progressed into shift leadership, production supervision or team management.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for production performance across their shift, leading the team to achieve targets for safety, quality, productivity, OEE and delivery while providing hands-on technical support across the injection moulding operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day production operations across your shift.
• Manage staffing and resources to ensure production plans and customer requirements are achieved.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, scrap, downtime and production efficiency.
• Provide hands-on technical support across plastic injection moulding processes and machinery.
• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety & Environmental compliance.
• Drive quality improvements and work to reduce defects and waste.
• Support 5S and Continuous Improvement activities across manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot production and processing issues to minimise downtime.
• Coach, develop and motivate production team members.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to improve operational performance.
• Ensure production targets are achieved without compromising safety or quality.

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Hands-on plastic injection moulding processing experience – essential.
• Previous experience as a Shift Manager, Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader or similar.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading and developing teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing KPIs, particularly OEE, scrap and production efficiency.
• Knowledge of 5S and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and people-management skills.
• A proactive, flexible and hands-on management style.

Shift Pattern

This position operates on a 3-week rotating shift pattern:

Week 1 – Mornings

Monday-Thursday: 06:00-14:15

Friday: 06:00-11:00

Week 2 – Afternoons

Monday-Thursday: 14:00-22:15

Friday: 11:00-16:00

Week 3 – Nights

Monday-Thursday: 22:00-06:15

38-hour working week with enhanced overtime rates available.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Permanent position with an established manufacturer.
• Opportunity to lead an experienced production team.
• Professional development and genuine career progression.
• Modern, well-invested manufacturing environment.
• Work within an ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 accredited business.