Shift Manager

Nicholas Associates; Heanor; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee production teams. You will lead, coach, and support operators while ensuring targets and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in a production environment and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and pension.

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.
• 5S and lean manufacturing methodology experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team-building skills

Knowledge of production processes

Job description

Overview

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

The basics:

Role: Shift Manager - Production

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

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.

Ideal candidate

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role (desirable, not essential).
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• 5S and lean manufacturing methodology experience (desirable).

Location and commuting

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

How to apply

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.

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