Shift Manager

Nicholas Associates Group; Heanor; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Shift Manager to lead a production team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and strong leadership skills. This role offers a salary of up to £46,100 with the potential for overtime, alongside various benefits. The position is based near Heanor, with a focus on achieving operational targets and maintaining safety standards.

Benefits

22 shifts of annual leave

Medicash

Cycle to work

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ideally in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety standards, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of production operators and technicians.
• Ensure production targets are consistently achieved.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Lean manufacturing methodology

Job description

• Salary: Up to £46100 per annum + + overtime and bonus = £51k and upwards
• Posted on: 20th Oct 2025
• Job Reference: JN -102025-63708_1760971143

Shift Manager required - Do you have proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role?

If so then please read on!

The basics:

Location: near Heanor

Salary: £46100 + overtime = earnings of £51000 and upwards achievable.

Shift: 2 days / 2 nights 4 off.

Holidays/Benefits: 22 shifts of annual leave, Medicash, Cycle to work, Pension

Overview

As a Shift Manager, you will lead and supervise a production team on your assigned shift, ensuring operational targets are met while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong manufacturing experience, team management skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of production operators and technicians.
• Ensure production targets (output, quality, efficiency) are consistently achieved.
• Monitor shift performance and address any operational issues promptly.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Conduct shift handovers and ensure clear communication across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Ensure accurate completion of shift reports, production records, and KPI tracking.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety standards, and quality systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team‑building skills.
• 5S and lean manufacturing methodology - experience

Commutable from, Heanor, Ilkeston, Ripley, Alfreton, Derby, Nottingham and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Shift Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.