Shift Production Manager

TechNichols Resourcing Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 15%

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Development opportunities

Job summary

TechNichols Resourcing Ltd. is recruiting for a Production Supervisor / Shift Production Manager in a heavy manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on leadership, ownership of on-shift operations, and the ability to drive safety standards and production targets.

The successful candidate will lead teams, manage labour resources, and work closely with maintenance and other departments to continuously improve performance while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• IOSH qualification or similar health and safety certification.
• Strong communication and leadership under fast-paced conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production teams to achieve production targets and KPIs.
• Drive Health & Safety standards and ensure site compliance.
• Manage labour resources and support operational performance.
• Lead toolbox talks and daily team meetings.
• Support continuous improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Engineering and other departments.
• Act as trusted partner to Plant Manager and oversee shift operations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

IOSH qualification

Job description

Role: Production Supervisor / Shift Production Manager / Production Leader

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum + overtime at enhanced rates (£51k - £54k potential with overtime)

• up to 15% pension
• life assurance
• 25 days holiday
• bank holidays
• ongoing development opportunities and more

Hours: DAYS ONLY – 6am till 6pm on a Panama style shift pattern

Location: Commutable from Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Witney, Bicester, Banbury, Reading, Newbury, Swindon and surrounding areas

Company

We are currently recruiting for an exciting Production Supervisor / Shift Production Manager opportunity within a well-established and highly respected heavy manufacturing business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives within a smaller team environment and enjoys taking real ownership and responsibility within a manufacturing operation. This is not a role where you will simply blend into the background; you will be trusted, relied upon and given the opportunity to make a genuine impact on-site every single day.

At times, you will be the most senior person on-site and will act as the eyes and ears for the Plant Manager. Therefore, we are looking for someone with strong leadership ability, excellent communication skills, confidence in decision making, and the ability to hold their own in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The environment is of a heavier nature, therefore candidates from heavy manufacturing, engineering, production, processing, FMCG or similar backgrounds would be highly advantageous. However, this company is ultimately looking for the right person, attitude and leadership qualities above all else, who is phased by the environment.

This role will suit someone who is hands-on, proactive, driven, enjoys responsibility and genuinely wants the opportunity to lead, influence and improve operations within a highly visible leadership role.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for overseeing Production operations on shift, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective running of the manufacturing operation at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating Production teams to achieve production targets and KPIs
• Driving Health & Safety standards and ensuring compliance across site
• Managing labour resource and supporting operational performance
• Leading toolbox talks, communication meetings and one-to-ones
• Supporting continuous improvements and operational efficiencies
• Managing production quality, output and waste reduction
• Working closely with Maintenance Engineering and other departments
• Supporting investigations, incident management and problem solving
• Ensuring effective communication between shifts and departments
• Acting as a key support and trusted partner to the Plant Manager

Requirements

• Experienced leader or supervisor within Manufacturing, Production, Heavy Industry, Engineering, Warehouse, Industrial or similar environments
• Strong people management and leadership ability
• IOSH qualification, most desirable
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with people at all levels
• Able to work within a fast-paced and demanding manufacturing environment
• Comfortable taking responsibility and ownership on shift
• Hands-on, physically fit/able, and proactive approach to leadership
• Strong problem-solving ability and decision-making skills
• Experience within heavy manufacturing or industrial environments is advantageous but not essential
• IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualifications would be beneficial
• Experience of continuous improvements, performance management and driving standards would be advantageous