Site Shift Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Site Shift Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves full responsibility for site operations, focusing on health and safety, operational performance, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will need proven leadership abilities and a background in the paper making industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within manufacturing.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and World Class Manufacturing is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a continuous manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Lead and mentor team leaders in continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure production meets quality specifications and delivery timeframes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Site Shift Manager, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

Shotton Mill Limited

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

What you'll do as an Site Shift Manager :

• With full out of office hours responsibility for the entire site and all associated operations including, but not limited to, all health and safety, environmental, technical, operational, sales, logistics & personnel related issues.
• Responsible (out of hours) for mill wide operational performance, ensuring that output, technical specifications and quality standards are maintained to agreed Production standards.
• Act as a Role Model and Change Agent instilling and developing the EREN culture for Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Leading, coaching and mentoring Work Group Leaders in Continuous Improvement methodology and implementation practices.
• Accountable for ensuring that clear and challenging performance KPI’s & Continuous Improvement targets are adhered to, developed, understood and that targets are achieved across the entire shift.
• Leading quality standards ensuring products are delivered on time and to the required customer specification.
• Accountable for the effective leadership by Work Group Leaders across shift teams, ensuring that the appropriate behaviors aligned to Shotton Mill’s values and culture, are modelled and embedded.
• Accountable for cultivating a dynamic operational environment ensuring that the team performs to the highest standards at all times.
• Accountable for the shift team and their adherence to company policies and procedures.

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree desirable and/or proven experience of a technical role within paper making is essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ previous experience ideally working at a senior/middle level ideally within containerboard/papermaking business with a strong leadership/managerial ability to lead.
• Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively and network at all levels.
• Highly motivated, agile, results driven with the ability to problem solve are essential.
• Experience/understanding of World Class Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure, with a logical, systematic manner.
• Leadership skills with a strong emphasis on coaching and mentoring a team is essential.
• Experience of working in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing environment is essential.

Working Conditions:

The role will entail initially working within a project environment as we construct, commission and start-up the containerboard machine. Following this, you will be expected to work site wide and within a hot, humid and noisy environment.

* Applications received will be shared with our principal recruiter Mechspan.