Shift Manager

Taylor Wimpey plc; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

excellent retail discounts

private healthcare

company pension scheme

discounted house purchase

car leasing scheme

buy extra annual leave

Job summary

Taylor Wimpey is seeking a Shift Manager to lead timber frame manufacturing on site, overseeing two automated lines and a team of five Team Leaders. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency while maintaining a high-performing shift environment.

The role requires experience in timber frame or similar manufacturing, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of KPIs. IT-literate with knowledge of production systems, and exposure to Lean/CI practices is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience within timber frame manufacturing or similar fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• IT literate with experience using production systems and reporting tools.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience desirable.
• IOSH qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily timber frame manufacturing activities to ensure targets are achieved safely and on time.
• Oversee production of external/internal walls and floor cassettes across two lines.
• Coordinate workflow between production areas to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Lead five Team Leaders to ensure effective supervision of production teams.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, waste, and labour efficiency.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers with clear communication of issues and priorities.
• Coordinate labour, machinery, materials and resources effectively.
• Respond quickly to operational problems and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all production processes comply with company procedures and customer requirements.

Skills

Timber frame manufacturing

Leadership

Health & Safety

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Tools

Production systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

The Shift Manager is responsible for leading and managing all timber frame manufacturing operations during the assigned shift. The role oversees the production of external walls, internal walls, and floor cassettes across two automated production lines while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency targets are achieved. The Shift Manager provides leadership and support to five Team Leaders and their production teams to maintain a safe, organised, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Manage daily timber frame manufacturing activities to ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Oversee production of external walls, internal walls, and floor cassettes across two automated manufacturing lines.
• Coordinate workflow between production areas to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Lead and support five Team Leaders to ensure effective supervision of all production teams.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, waste, and labour efficiency.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers with clear communication of production issues, priorities, and performance.
• Coordinate labour, machinery, materials, and resources effectively.
• Respond quickly to operational problems and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all production processes comply with company procedures and customer requirements.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across the shift.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Conduct incident investigations and support corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the production area.

Quality Management

• Ensure products meet required quality standards and customer specifications.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor scrap, rework, and waste levels to support continuous improvement.
• Support audits and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.

Team Leadership

• Directly manage and support five Team Leaders across the shift.
• Ensure Team Leaders are effectively managing staffing, performance, productivity, and safety standards within their areas.
• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve high performance.
• Manage attendance, performance, conduct, and disciplinary matters in line with company policy.
• Conduct team briefings and communicate operational priorities clearly.
• Support employee training, coaching, and development.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive cost reduction and waste elimination activities.
• Work collaboratively with Logistic and Planning departments.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Experience within timber frame manufacturing (beneficial), modular construction, or a fast-paced manufacturing environment desirable.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• IT literate with experience using production systems and reporting tools.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience desirable.
• IOSH qualification desirable.

What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey

• excellent retail discounts
• company funded life insurance and private healthcare
• access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions
• discounted house purchase scheme
• car leasing scheme and share plans
• opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants

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