Shift Manager

Shift Manager

Department:
Building systems

Location:
Shotton

Salary: £42,000 - £49,000 DOE, plus Shift Premium and Quarterly Bonus

Band: D

Closing Date:
Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Interviews to be conducted on w/c 28th September 2026

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

To plan, manage and oversee operational activities for a shift in a plant to ensure the operation of the plant and the delivery of production goals in line with all relevant safety, legislative, quality and performance standards and targets.

• Own all aspects of people management for the assigned shift, ensuring a consistent leadership approach across all production areas and alignment with parallel shift teams through regular collaboration and best-practice sharing.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring compliance with the Daily Management System, maintaining adherence to operational standards, and leading process audits and confirmations across the plant.
• Oversee and coordinate all shift operations, optimising resources and balancing priorities to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of production goals.
• Act as the responsible person on-site during out-of-hours operations, making informed decisions and serving as the primary point of contact for senior management regarding plant activities.
• Deliver production targets by working closely with cross-functional teams and ensuring performance meets agreed KPIs, quality standards, timescales, and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor and analyse operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and implementing improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop a strong problem-solving culture by coaching teams to identify root causes, implement sustainable countermeasures, and resolve issues proactively, escalating where necessary.
• Coordinate planned maintenance activities and operational improvement projects to maximise plant availability, operational efficiency, and business performance.
• Lead, coach, develop, and motivate shift team members, creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture that supports engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust and effective shift handovers, maintaining clear communication between incoming and outgoing teams and ensuring all operational information is accurately documented and transferred.
• Champion a strong safety culture by leading by example, managing incidents in line with company procedures, leading Level 2/3 SALUS investigations, and actively challenging unsafe behaviours and conditions.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and support cross-functional projects and investigations to ensure business objectives are delivered effectively and on schedule.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate,coach, and develop high-performing teams within a diverse operational environment.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation and translate complex technical information into clear, actionable messages.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate across functions, and handle challenging or confrontational situations professionally and constructively.
• Exceptional organisational and planning abilities, including experience managing priorities, deadlines, resources, and competing operational demands within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven decision-making and problem-solving capability, with a proactive approach to risk management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing processes, equipment, logistics, and materials management, supported by a strong understanding of operational best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, with a demonstrated commitment to promoting a strong safety culture.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to drive operational performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• A broad understanding of emerging technologies and their potential application within a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Engineering, Science, Leadership & Management, Safety,…