Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead our client’s Plant Production area. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient production across a rotating shift pattern.
You will act as the primary Production lead on site, driving performance, standards, and accountability while working closely with cross-functional teams.
This is a people-led leadership role, requiring strong capability in managing teams, handling complex employee relations issues, and building a high-performance culture, not just technical production oversight.
Shift Rotation Summary
This is a rotating 4-day shift pattern (Friday to Monday 37.5 hours a week) covering both days and nights.
The Role:
· Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating shifts
· Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality production output in line with H&S and Quality standards
· Own people management activities, including performance reviews, development plans, absence management, and disciplinary processes
· Drive shift performance against KPIs, including output, efficiency, and schedule adherence
· Act as the primary Production lead on shift, coordinating cross-functional issue resolution
· Promote and embed Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (6S, RCA, 5 Whys)
· Oversee production planning, shift loading, and skills allocation
· Lead investigations and corrective actions for safety, quality, and operational issues
What we’re looking for:
· Proven people management experience in a manufacturing/industrial production environment
· Strong experience managing employee relations cases (disciplinaries, investigations, absence and performance management)
· Demonstrated ability to lead shift-based production teams in a fast-paced operational environment
· Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality compliance within production settings
· Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement tools (e.g. 6S, RCA, 5 Whys)
· Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills, working effectively with engineering, quality, maintenance, and support teams.
Why apply?
· Competitive total package!
· Significant leadership responsibility – a true site-based Production Manager role with ownership of shift performance and team leadership
· Strong career impact and visibility – direct influence on production performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement outcomes
· Opportunity to shape culture – play a key role in building a high-performance, safety-first, people-focused production environment
· Cross-functional exposure in a complex manufacturing setting – work closely with engineering, quality, HR, maintenance, and supply chain teams in a highly collaborative environment
Pay: Up to £68,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
