Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager

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 aProduction 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/supervisory 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 KPIs

In return we offer:

Competitive salary tailored to your experience

33 days annual leave (rising with qualifying service)

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

The company is committed to selection on merit.