Shift Manager - Nights

NEVEON Executive Committee; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of plastic packaging is seeking a Shift Manager in Northern Ireland to oversee production shifts. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and team management skills, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. Applicants should have relevant experience in manufacturing and be familiar with quality management systems.

Benefits

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 2)

Profit Related Pay

1 additional holiday per annum after 5 years’ service

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience in leadership, team management, or supervisory roles.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Manufacturing/Warehouse operators during shifts.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency targets are met.
• Build capable and competent teams through leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team building

Communication

Decision-making

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Shift Manager is responsible for leading a team of Manufacturing / Warehouse operators and technical support staff to ensure safety, quality, people and efficiency targets are met during the shift. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring excellent organisational, problem-solving, and people management skills to build a capable and competent team

Your profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, preferably in plastics manufacturing or food packaging
• Relevant experience in leadership, management, supervisory or team leader capacity that provides the skills required for the role
• Experience of fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent team building, employee development and motivational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of shift KPIs and Operational processes
• Familiarity of Quality Management Systems including BRC/FDA/ISO
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software systems, SAP and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles desirable
• Ability to work a Night Shift Pattern

Closing date: 16 June 2025 23:59

Our Offer

Factory location in Northern Ireland, therefore you must have right to work in the UK

38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 22:00hrs to 07:30hrs

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 2)

Profit Related Pay (qualifying conditions applicable)

1 additional holiday per annum after 5 years’ service

Plus many more

We provide equal opportunities for everyone and see diversity as our strength. Therefore, we welcome all applicants – regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of empowering women and increasing female leader representation. We foster an inclusive work environment and encourage all individuals to apply.

Job ID: 3124

As a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging, we are always looking for employees who will shape the future of the plastics industry with us and courageously promote sustainable solutions. We value a humorous atmosphere, communication at eye level and long-term employment relationships.