Shift Production Leader: Drive Safety, Quality & Output

Hunter Selection Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Bespoke benefits package

Life assurance x4

Bupa healthcare package

Cycle to work scheme

Company discount

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a Shift Production Manager to lead a fast-paced manufacturing operation on a rotating day and night shift pattern.

You will be responsible for leading a production team, driving operational performance, and ensuring safety, quality and productivity targets are achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to help the business invest in its operations and future growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager, Shift Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Operations Manager.
• Strong leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Health & Safety focused approach.
• Experience within FMCG, Food, Packaging, Automotive, Chemical or General Manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead production teams across shift operations.
• Drive performance against production, quality and safety KPIs.
• Ensure production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Lead, motivate and develop team leaders and operators.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor labour utilisation, efficiency and operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and company procedures.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to optimise performance.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Continuous improvement

Communication

Health & Safety

Job description

Hunter Selection Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a Shift Production Manager to lead a fast-paced manufacturing operation on a rotating day and night shift pattern.

You will be responsible for leading a production team, driving operational performance, and ensuring safety, quality and productivity targets are achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to help the business invest in its operations and future growth.