Shift Production Manager (Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months)

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Benefits offered by this job

Digicare+ provided by Aviva

3x life insurance

10% pension match

Job summary

Ibstock Plc in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, invites applications for a Production Shift Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will lead manufacturing teams on shift, drive performance, safety, and quality, and ensure delivery of production plans at Chesterton factory.

You will apply 5S and continuous improvement tools, manage resources, and collaborate across departments to meet targets. The role demands leadership, planning skills and a proactive approach in a busy factory

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to self-manage.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication across departments.
• Leadership and people management skills to develop the team.
• Ability to implement structured problem solving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote plans across Company and Factory to meet objectives.
• Lead production teams on shift to deliver on targets and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Analyse data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to achieve defined objectives.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Structured problem solving

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Team development

Tools

5S principles

Continuous improvement

Job description

Employer:

Location:

Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, ST5 7ES

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

08/09/2026

About this job

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,000 employees strong.

WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression.

WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better.

With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably.

We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Production Shift Manager to come and join our team at our Chesterton factory in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire on a 12 month fixed term contract.Key Responsibilities:The development and promotion through effective communication of Company, Factory and team plans and their focused implementation to achieve defined objectivesPeople Management, motivation and structured development of the team through performance review to ensure delivery of objectives through Team working.Rigorous application of the Ibstock Manufacturing system to deliver Continuous Improvement across all areas of ManufacturingImplementation of and adherence to all Company and Factory control procedures to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in Health & Safety, Environmental and QualityThe collection, assimilation and analysis of production and process data and its effective use to develop and achieve key targets and objectivesThe development of systems and standards to deliver world-class standards of housekeeping using the 5S principlesProcurement of production materials, goods and services within defined areas of the production environmentEffective interdepartmental liaison to achieve defined objectivesEssential Qualifications & Experience:A Proven track record in a continuous manufacturing environment at the level advertised or aboveA high degree of self-motivationThe ability to self-manage and adjust to changing business needsThe ability to understand, accept and achieve targets and deadlinesDemonstrable organisational skills including efficient planning and implementation of systems and proceduresLeadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve the teamDemonstrable ability to implement structured problem solving techniquesAbility to work collaboratively and to communicate effectively across all departments and levels of the businessThink you can make a difference?

WE ARE your future.

More details:Full time, permanent roleCompetitive salaryDigicare+ Provided by Aviva10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General3x life insuranceShare Save scheme eligibilityFull access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family membersAccess to high street retail discounts platform

• with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…Personal development and career progression opportunitiesOur commitment to diversity and inclusion?Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description?

Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.

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