Shift Manager: Lean, 5S & OEE Leader (3‑Shift)

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

M‑Tec Engineering is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee up to 25 operators and 2 team leaders on a three-shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am). You will ensure KPI achievement, drive lean improvements, and maintain 5S standards across the line.

Responsibilities include coordinating improvement activities, monitoring attendance and training, and reporting OEE during weekly meetings. The role focuses on labour efficiency and production output in a fast-paced automotive/manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• ILM Level 3 Management qualification.
• Knowledge of 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team KPIs are hit and reported at the end of each shift.
• Manage 25 operators and 2 team leaders on a three-shift pattern.
• Coordinate and implement improvement activities using lean techniques.
• Measure attendance and labour requirements, and monitor training with the team.
• Enhance 5S activities and provide feedback during daily briefings.
• Generate OEE and report findings in weekly core team meetings.
• Control labour efficiency and manage scrap and housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Performance monitoring

5S

OEE

Education

ILM Level 3 Management

Job description

M‑Tec Engineering is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee up to 25 operators and 2 team leaders on a three-shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am). You will ensure KPI achievement, drive lean improvements, and maintain 5S standards across the line.

Responsibilities include coordinating improvement activities, monitoring attendance and training, and reporting OEE during weekly meetings. The role focuses on labour efficiency and production output in a fast-paced automotive/manufacturing