Shift Manager - Lean Ops Leader (3-Shift)

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Tec Engineering Solutions is recruiting a Shift Manager for a three-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am) at a fast-paced manufacturing site. You will lead up to 25 operators and 2 team leaders, ensuring 5S, KPI delivery and OEE reporting.

The role emphasizes lean improvements, labour planning, attendance control and training needs, with a focus on driving efficiency, scrap reduction and smooth daily handovers.

Qualifications

• Management experience in an automotive or fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• ILM Level 3 Management qualification.
• Knowledge of 5S and workplace organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team KPIs are hit and reported at the end of each shift.
• Lead cell leaders and coordinate and implement improvement activities using lean techniques.
• Measure and monitor timekeeping and attendance records, including labour and training requirements with the team.
• Improve 5S activities and provide feedback during daily team briefings.
• Generate OEE and report in weekly core team meetings to address issues affecting OEE.
• Control labour efficiency, manufacturing output, efficiencies, scrap, and housekeeping.

Skills

Management experience in automotive or

Knowledge of 5S

Education

ILM Level 3 Management

Job description

M-Tec Engineering Solutions is recruiting a Shift Manager for a three-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am) at a fast-paced manufacturing site. You will lead up to 25 operators and 2 team leaders, ensuring 5S, KPI delivery and OEE reporting.

The role emphasizes lean improvements, labour planning, attendance control and training needs, with a focus on driving efficiency, scrap reduction and smooth daily handovers.