Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Cranleigh STEM; Sysonby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

22 days leave

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM, a leading manufacturing business, seeks a Shift Manager to oversee two shift teams in Melton Mowbray. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, quality and productivity, with a strong emphasis on coaching and developing people across day and night shifts.

You will drive production performance, manage Shift Leaders and Operators, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure smooth operations in a 24/7 facility.

Qualifications

• Proven people management experience essential, ideally in manufacturing or warehousing.
• Strong leadership to motivate, develop and manage teams.
• Experience in fast-paced, operational environments.
• Confident in performance management and decision making.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and KPIs.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

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.