Shift Manager: Safe, Lean Production & Improvement

Forterra Plc; Accrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Forterra Plc in Accrington is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee production, health and safety, and cost control while driving continuous improvement. You will lead a team, manage resources, and ensure adherence to KPIs, budgets, and quality standards.

The role requires prior managerial experience, strong communication, and a proactive mindset to foster a sustainable, efficient plant culture. Excellent IT and interpersonal skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective time management.
• Experience in a fast-moving environment.
• Previous managerial/supervisory experience.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Good interpersonal skills verbal and written.
• Relevant operational experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage a team to deliver all plant activities in a safe, efficient and productive manner in line with KPIs.
• Manage Health & Safety aspects of the operation to meet and/or exceed legislative requirements, Company standards and the Golden Rules.
• Develop and manage improvements in the capabilities and competencies of all employees to deliver improved operational performance in all areas.
• Support the plant’s business plan by promoting a continuous improvement mindset and culture by actively engaging in activities and encouraging engagement.
• Develop and implement new and improved operational practices such as cost reduction, energy saving and minimisation of waste.
• Champion best product to achieve/exceed yield targets and drive improved quality products.
• Manage operating costs in line with the business plan.
• Manage HR related activities.
• Deputise for the Production Manager when required.
• Responsible for shaping the culture to ensure sustainability is at the heart of processes and procedures.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Adaptability

Proactive

IT skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely (desired)

IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers (desired)

Management qualification (desired)

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Forterra Plc in Accrington is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee production, health and safety, and cost control while driving continuous improvement. You will lead a team, manage resources, and ensure adherence to KPIs, budgets, and quality standards.

The role requires prior managerial experience, strong communication, and a proactive mindset to foster a sustainable, efficient plant culture. Excellent IT and interpersonal skills are essential for success.