Shift Manager - Manufacturing Operations Lead

Forterra Building Products; Accrington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance & company pension

Job summary

Forterra Building Products in Accrington is seeking a Shift Manager to lead and coordinate a production team, ensuring safe, efficient operations and delivery of KPIs. You will drive improvements in safety, yield and cost control, while deputising for the Production Manager as needed.

The role requires previous supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving environment is essential.
• Previous managerial/supervisory experience is required.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both verbal and written.
• IOSH Managing Safely and IEMA qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage a team to deliver plant activities safely and efficiently in line with KPIs.
• Oversee Health & Safety, labour resources, production targets, quality, cost and asset control within budget.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce waste, energy use and costs while sustaining yield and quality.
• Assist the Production Manager when required and represent the site in its absence.
• Foster a culture of sustainability and right-first-time production practices.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Time management

Continuous improvement

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Safety awareness

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers

Management qualification

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Forterra Building Products in Accrington is seeking a Shift Manager to lead and coordinate a production team, ensuring safe, efficient operations and delivery of KPIs. You will drive improvements in safety, yield and cost control, while deputising for the Production Manager as needed.

The role requires previous supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.