Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager

£55‑60,000

Hereford HR4

Commutable from Hereford, Leominster, Ross‑On‑Wye, Cinderford, Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale, Worcester, Brynmawr

• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• 8% matched Pension
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities

Join a globally recognised manufacturing business as a Production Shift Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a well‑supported role offering a highly competitive salary and strong development prospects. You’ll lead and motivate dedicated teams to deliver consistently high production standards. If you’re looking to make an impact within an international organisation, this role offers the ideal platform.

• Lead and support Team Leaders and Production Operators – keeping communication open on the shop floor, running briefings, and promoting a strong safety and quality culture.
• Make sure the daily production plan is met by organising labour, equipment, and materials and adjusting staffing where needed.
• Handle day‑to‑day people management, including training, performance discussions, recruiting support, and dealing with issues fairly and promptly.
• Take ownership of health, safety and environment standards, investigating incidents, updating systems, completing risk assessments, and driving safer ways of working.
• Use lean tools to improve processes, support preventative maintenance activities, manage time‑and‑attendance, and build good relationships with union reps.

• Manufacturing background – the role is better suited to someone coming from an engineering industry.
• Flexibility to work on a shift basis.
• Experience dealing with unions would be beneficial.
• Experienced with people management and overseeing teams of 30.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Job Tenure:
Permanent
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum
Location:
Hereford, Herefordshire