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Join us as a Production Shift Manager at our Denton site in North Manchester!
Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.
About the Role
As Production Shift Manager at our Denton site, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of your shift in the manufacturing process.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will provide strong and effective leadership, managing the production activities of your shift, leading by example, and driving health, safety, and environmental best practice. You will play an important role in process improvements to help optimise the factory.
Other responsibilities include:
Ensuring effective manufacturing operations which produce to target volumes, yield and efficiency
Analysing production data to identify and drive opportunities to improve performance
Measure / evaluate results of improvement actions and the cost gains/return in performance against investment
Use problem solving techniques and tools (RCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc) to identify and resolve any manufacturing issues
Perform and review Risk Assessments and develop Safe working procedures
Work closely with quality and maintenance departments to support a collaborative culture
Identify training requirements of staff
Investigate any accidents, injuries or near misses
Ensure that HR policies and procedures are followed
This site produces bricks, supporting our manufacturing of high‑quality building materials across the UK.
This position is based at our Denton site, which is near to Hyde, Audenshaw, Bredbury and Openshaw, easily commutable from Oldham, Stockport, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Mottram in Longendale, and Greater Manchester.
Hours of Work: Hours of Work: 7 on 7 off shift-pattern (flexibility on the specific 7 days to be worked - to be agreed with hiring manager)
About You
You will have strong experience in a production/manufacturing environment which has been delivering high-volume production activity (such as heavy industry, automotive, food or FMCG). Health and safety is a top priority for us, so you will have strong experience promoting a safe working culture.
You will ideally have experience with supervision/line management or have transferable skills to offer, such as:
Coaching
Addressing performance issues
Motivating others
Managing change
Conflict resolution
Administration skills
Resource planning and organisation
You will also have:
Experience of lean manufacturing techniques
Experience implementing continuous improvement activities
Excellent communication (both verbal and written)
Strong experience in line management and related HR activities
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Adaptability to change
Desirable
IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualifications
Experience of heavy clay manufacturing
About our Benefits
Salary circa £50k (depending on experience)
Annual bonus up to 6%
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. Holiday flexibility means each year you can buy up to four extra days and sell up to two, plus an additional day each year to volunteer
Private medical insurance with cover for you
Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get fit programmes
Health and wellbeing benefits available that include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests
Financial advice and support including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options is available
Discounts with a range of retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
Life assurance - provided at twice your annual salary
You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success
About wienerberger UK & Ireland
wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what’s next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.
Join us as a Production Manager and help us shape tomorrow –
because we’re building for what’s next – and that starts with you.
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
