Shift Manager

DP World; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international logistics company is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee production operations in a dynamic environment. You will drive efficiency, promote a zero-tolerance approach to quality deviations, and ensure timely product delivery using JIT logistics methods. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and is fluent in both Slovak and English. Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation package

Opportunities for personal growth and self-development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Shift Manager in operations, logistics, or production management.
• Understanding of logistics processes and production workflow.
• Knowledge of relevant procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the fulfillment of production plans with quality processes.
• Implement a zero-tolerance mindset for quality deviations.
• Deliver products on time using JIT logistics methods.
• Lead the follow-up of customer concerns and root cause elimination.
• Manage and coordinate production staff daily.

Skills

Fluent Slovak

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations, Engineering, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field

Job description

We are looking for a Shift Manager to join our team in Nitra, Slovakia. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure the fulfillment of production plans, driving Standard Work and Quality processes to deliver a “Right First Time” product to customers.
• Implement a zero-tolerance mindset for deviations from quality standards.
• Deliver products on time using Just-In-Time (JIT) logistics methods, ensuring adherence to internal delivery processes and dispatch time windows.
• Lead the follow-up of customer concerns, identifying and eliminating root causes with robust countermeasures.
• Manage, control, organize, and coordinate production staff and supervisors daily, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Respond effectively to external and internal customer demands.Develop and maintain materials and production reporting systems to support senior management and customer information needs.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring appropriate resolution.
• Support lean initiatives, including 5S, standardized work, and people involvement.
• Participate in company projects, fulfilling assigned tasks and objectives.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Engineering, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Shift Manager in operations, logistics, or production management.
• Understanding of logistics processes and production workflow.
• Knowledge of relevant procedures and documentation.
• Fluent Slovak & English language skills.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to process complex data.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.