This is a permanent full time role working Monday to Friday on a rotating 3-shift pattern of 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm–6am. The salary for this Production Shift Manager role is £48,000 per annum plus excellent benefits as below!
As a Production Shift Manager you will have the ability to inspire, motivate and develop the team. You will be reporting into the Head of Production and have the following responsibilities:
- Manage, develop, motivate and energise your team of up to 12 Production Operatives (both temp and perm) to consistently deliver the business objectives.
- Use & promote short interval controls, systems & behaviours to control operational costs, identify & minimise non-value adding activities & waste, and to utilise resources efficiently.
- Deploy production & maintenance labour and resources to achieve site activities in a cost-effective manner.
- Manage absence, restrictions and return to work conversations.
- Drive and improve compliance and health and safety and report on near misses
- Actively participating in safety campaigns and scheduled site safety activities, and by managing site injuries and outcomes
- Produce daily and weekly reports and develop, promote and report using the SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People) process
- Be hands on and support shop floor activities when needed
- Identify and address performance issues
- Take part in maintaining the necessary skill sets within site teams and support recruitment and training, including own personal development.
- Engage in the development, implementation and delivery of improvement plans for production
We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience working as a Shift Manager or Production Manager
- Minimum 3-5 years management experience (ILM, NEBS or CMI qualifications welcome but not essential)
- Good working knowledge of H&S legislation
- Modern production management techniques with familiarity of lean manufacturing and CI required
- Good IT skills including MS Office and ERP systems (SAP would be advantageous)
- Must be able to positively influence and build good working relationships with people at all levels of the organisation
- Must be able to demonstrate a flexible management style
Benefits Include:
- 264 hours Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme (3-5% employee/ 5-7% employer)
- Free Parking onsite
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Discounted Online Retail Platform
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Christmas Vouchers
- Wellbeing and mental health first aiders
- Healthcare initiatives free of charge
- Training and development opportunities
Please apply today or call us to discuss this Production Shift Manager role in more detail!