Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Melton Mowbray; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

22 days' annual leave within shift

Opportunity to lead and develop teams

Supportive working environment

Descripción de la vacante

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is assisting a manufacturing client to appoint a hands-on Shift Manager who will oversee two shift teams on a rotating 12-hour pattern (days and nights).

This role requires strong people leadership, coaching and development to drive safety, quality and productivity, while meeting operational targets. You will also drive continuous improvement and work with Maintenance, Quality and Planning teams.

Formación

• Proven people management experience, ideally in manufacturing, production, logistics or warehousing.
• Strong leadership to motivate, develop and manage teams.
• Experience in fast-paced operational environments and performance management.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and KPIs; advantageous exposure to Lean/Six Sigma.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

People management

Leadership

Performance coaching

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma exposure

Descripción del empleo

• 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.