Shift Manager - J0048849

Astemo Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Shift Manager for our Bolton plant to lead a production shift on a new line. You will supervise production operations, coordinate a manufacturing team, ensure schedules are met, maintain quality and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership and expertise in automotive manufacturing. The successful candidate will oversee quality control, troubleshoot equipment, manage KPI targets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers and OEMs

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in production management, preferably in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality systems including IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP and FMEA.
• Demonstrable understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and process optimisation techniques.
• Demonstratable ability in coordinating cross-functional teams, both internally and with OEM customers.
• Experience with manufacturing technologies relevant to automotive components such as assembly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with practical approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage production schedules and ensure smooth shift transitions under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MES, ERP software and Microsoft Office for reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift priorities and ensure teams are aligned to meet build schedules.
• Ensure Quality Control and monitor production processes to meet specifications.
• Lead, train and motivate shift employees with performance evaluations.
• Oversee operation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment to maximise productivity.
• Monitor KPI outputs such as yield, output and efficiency and report progress.
• Address bottlenecks, equipment failures or supply disruptions to maintain operations.
• Adhere to industry standards and environmental regulations, including documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean principles and other efficiency initiatives.
• Mentor and develop PTMs and cultivate accountability and lean thinking.
• Support site needs and act as point of contact during out-of-hours.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional coordination

Quality systems IATF 16949

Problem solving

Team leadership

MES & ERP

Tools

MES

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Ready to contribute to the future of automotive industry?As part of Astemo focusing on world-leading advanced mobility solutions within the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity to help reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. Together, we contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing mobility solutions that satisfy our customers and form the future core of automotive and motorcycle systems. Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Let's Make The World a Brighter Place, Become a Part Of The Team And Join Our Bolton Plant Now As

SHIFT MANAGER

In this role you will be responsible for the management and supervision of one of the shifts for a new production line at our Bolton site. You will need to supervise production operations – managing and coordinating activities of the manufacturing team to ensure timely and efficient output during the shift.

Key Accountabilities And Activities

• Coordinate shift priorities and ensure teams are aligned in order to meet build schedules and pre-SOP readiness
• Ensure Quality Control: Monitor production processes to maintain product quality standards, addressing defects or issues promptly to meet specifications
• Manage Team Performance: Lead, train and motivate shift employees, conducting performance evaluations and addressing staffing needs or conflicts
• Optimise Equipment Use: Oversee the operation and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment to minimise downtime and maximise productivity.
• Track Production Metrics: Monitor key performance indicators (KPI's) such as output, yield and efficiency, reporting progress to senior management.
• Resolve Operational Issues: Address production bottlenecks, equipment failures or supply chain disruptions to maintain continuous operations.Ensure Compliance: Adhere to industry standards, environmental regulations, and company policies, including documentation and reporting requirements.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimisation, implementing lean manufacturing principles or other efficiency initiatives.
• Mentor and develop PTM's, fostering a culture of accountability, lean thinking and continuous improvement.
• Accountability: Support business needs by providing support to all departments and a point of contact for site during out of office hours.

Key Competencies

• 5+ years experience in production management, preferably within an electronics manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality systems including IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP and FMEA
• Demonstratable understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and process optimisation techniques
• Demonstratable ability in coordinating cross-functional teams, both internally and with OEM customers
• Proven experience with manufacturing technologies relevant to automotive components such as assembly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with practical approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage production schedules and ensure smooth shift transitions under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP software and Microsoft Office and reporting and data analysis.

You may, from time to time, be required to carry out any other duties outside of this job description as deemed appropriate by your line manager.

Why Astemo?

At Astemo, we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles, and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do.