Shift Manager

Hunter Selection; Wytham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Wytham is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to oversee production and dispatch. Responsibilities include managing KPIs, developing staff, and enhancing performance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in manufacturing, and knowledge of SAP. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including private pension and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Private Pension

Life Assurance X4

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

24/7 EAP

Discount Platforms

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production & dispatch areas effectively.
• Lead a team of supervisors and operatives.
• Monitor and deliver KPIs relating to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Strong man-manager

Coaching and leadership

Problem solving

Knowledge of lean manufacturing

Education

IOSH Health & Safety / NEBOSH

Tools

SAP

Job description

Shift Manager
West Oxfordshire

Monday-Friday 3-Shift Pattern (6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6)

£60,000

Benefits

• Private Pension, Life Assurance X4
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• 24/7 EAP, Discount Platforms

Our client is a leading manufacturer, part of a larger group, with a reputation for product quality, which is second to none and industry leading standards. They are looking for an experienced, performance driven Shift Manager, to lead, coach & develop their shift teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for shift management of all production & dispatch areas
• Leading a team of 2 supervisors and X30 production & dispatch operatives
• Coach, motivate, challenge, drive performance
• Monitor & deliver KPi’s - safety, quality, output, waste, efficiency
• Staff training & development plans, disciplinaries, appraisals, reviews
• Production planning, use of SAP, identify bottlenecks, suggest improvements
• Introduce lean manufacturing technologies and empower a positive culture
• Health & safety management and quality control

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Must be a strong man‑manager, drive performance and challenge people
• Coach / leader - strong character, able to set the tone and lead from the front
• Must have worked in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Strong problem solver, track record of delivering results
• IOSH Health & Safety / NEBOSH - desirable
• Ideally experience of using SAP
• Experienced in training & developing people
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing & CI tools

To apply please email your CV / resume to [ ].

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No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.