Shift Manager

Orion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Shift Manager to lead a team of up to 40 people during the night shift. In this role, you'll ensure smooth operations by developing your team, driving performance against key KPIs, and managing the operation to meet delivery targets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a production environment and strong leadership skills. This position offers recognition, clear progression, and an opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Recognitions and awards

Development culture

Clear progression

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing your team through hiring and training.
• Driving performance against KPIs around safety and quality.
• Managing the operation to meet delivery targets.

Skills

Leading teams

Performance management

Operational KPIs

Change management

People management

Job description

Overview

Shift Manager

Location: Bishop Auckland

Shift Pattern: Night Shift

Salary: up to £45k DOE

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.

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; 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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