Shift Manager — Lead Manufacturing Operations

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd; Matlock; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd seeks a proactive Shift Manager to lead manufacturing operations at its Matlock site. Roles covers days, nights and on-call shifts, ensuring the production plan is delivered safely, efficiently, and to high standards.

You will manage a high-performing team, drive plant performance, and maintain strong relations with engineering and maintenance. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll contribute to a positive, performance-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, or Team Leader roles.
• Strong understanding of industrial production and processes.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Commercial awareness with focus on operational performance.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production shift to deliver the plan efficiently.
• Drive plant performance, productivity, and site-wide efficiencies.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are followed.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safe operating procedures.
• Provide training and guidance on procedures to employees.
• Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Engineering for maintenance activities and PPM requirements.
• Report production data and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Support on-call requirements for out-of-hours operations.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven culture.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Operational performance

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd seeks a proactive Shift Manager to lead manufacturing operations at its Matlock site. Roles covers days, nights and on-call shifts, ensuring the production plan is delivered safely, efficiently, and to high standards.

You will manage a high-performing team, drive plant performance, and maintain strong relations with engineering and maintenance. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll contribute to a positive, performance-focused culture.