Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Cranleigh Scientific; Melton Mowbray; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

22 days leave

Excellent benefits

Résumé du poste

You will drive performance, coach staff, monitor KPIs, manage staffing and capacity, and lead continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean/Six Sigma. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven people management experience in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong leadership with ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement orSix Sigma advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop production teams across rotating day and night shifts.
• Manage Shift Leaders and Operators with coaching and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Monitor KPIs: output, quality, efficiency and downtime.
• Plan staffing and resources to meet production targets.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity, and operations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and other departments.

Connaissances

People management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Description du poste

Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Shift Pattern: 12-Hour Rotating Days & Nights | 24/7 Operation

We're working exclusively with an established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Shift Manager.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing production across two shift teams.

We're looking for a strong people manager who can lead, coach and develop teams, drive operational performance and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams across rotating day and night shifts
• Manage Shift Leaders and Operators, providing coaching, support and performance management
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Monitor production KPIs, including output, quality, efficiency and downtime
• Manage staffing, resources and production capacity to meet operational targets
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity and operational performance
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and other departments to ensure smooth operations

About You

• Proven people management experience is essential, ideally within manufacturing, production, logistics or warehousing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and manage teams
• Experience working in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Confident managing performance, resolving issues and making decisions
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and operational KPIs
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement would be advantageous
• Industry-specific experience is not essential. We're particularly interested in adaptable leaders with a strong track record of managing people and improving team performance.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
• 22 days' annual leave within the shift arrangement
• Opportunity to lead and develop established production teams
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to drive operational improvements

Please note: This position operates on a rotating 12-hour day and night shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.