Shift Manager — Lead Safe, High-Impact Production

DS Smith; Launceston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Launceston seeks a Shift Manager to oversee production and quality during shifts. This hands-on leadership role includes managing teams, ensuring safety standards, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to change. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car lease scheme

Shopping discounts

Subsidised staff canteen

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to uphold health & safety standards.
• Manage production plans to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with Internal Sales to align production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to KPIs.
• Create and deliver development plans for your team.

Job description

A leading packaging company in Launceston seeks a Shift Manager to oversee production and quality during shifts. This hands-on leadership role includes managing teams, ensuring safety standards, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to change. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and various employee assistance programs.