Ulster Carpets is a respected family-owned bespoke carpet manufacturer, established in 1938. The company is recognised globally for unrivalled design capability and customer service, producing premium woven carpets for customers around the world from our manufacturing site in Portadown.
With significant investment in our plant and facilities and a strong strategic operational plan, we have an opportunity for a Production Shift Manager to join our manufacturing Team on a 3-shift rotation 5 days per week. Your role will be to drive operational effectiveness through the optimal use of shift manpower, machinery, material and methods with commitment to quality, efficiency, capacity and customer service focusing on reliable metrics and KPIs to achieve continuous improvements.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
· 2+ years experience at Management level preferably within product manufacturing
· Organisation and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
· IT Skills: Proficiency in using ERP and CRM software and other business applications.
· Technical Skills: A strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and production planning with the ability to grasp technical concepts and techniques associated with Carpet manufacturing
· Leadership Skills: Ability to lead a team and motivate your shift and make an impact on company culture
· Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including strong IT skills to develop and showcase department metrics.
· Problem-solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve production issues efficiently.
· Results Driven: Ability to drive shift efficiencies, meet and exceed department KPI’s
In return we offer:
Competitive salary tailored to your experience
- 33 days annual leave
- Annual profit-related bonus linked to company performance
- Contributory pension scheme with optional salary sacrifice
- Life assurance (Death in Service scheme)
- Private medical insurance
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- Company sick pay (subject to qualifying service)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Free onsite parking & excellent transport links (10-minute walk to train station)
- Paid bereavement leave
- Professional development & networking opportunities
- Staff discount scheme
- Long service awards
- Onsite vending facilities
- Corporate and social events
- Wellbeing initiatives to support work-life balance
- Local charity & sponsorship involvement
- Discounted gym membership
- Career progression opportunities
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Experience:
- management preferably within manufacturing: 2 years (required)
- driving shift efficiencies, meet and exceed department KPI’s: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
