Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager

Location:

Telford

Shift Pattern:
Rotating shifts Monday - Friday (Mornings / Afternoons / Nights)

Salary:
Competitive salary.

This is a permanent opportunity working for a well‑established and growing manufacturing business that is now looking to recruit a Production Shift Manager to lead shopfloor operations and ensure the delivery of high‑quality products to customer specifications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, hands‑on leader to play a key role in optimising production performance within a fast‑paced environment.

• Leading, motivating and engaging production employees on shift
• Managing performance, absence and disciplinary matters in line with company procedures
• Planning and managing production throughput to meet operational targets
• Monitoring and reporting on production performance, implementing corrective actions where required
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the shift
• Ensuring efficient use of machinery, minimising downtime and improving output
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and lean manufacturing practices
• Liaising with production planning to ensure schedules are achieved and labour is allocated effectively
• Working collaboratively with other shifts to ensure consistency and improvements are implemented
• Supporting training and development of operators
• Coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams for planned and reactive works
• Leading shift meetings and contributing to wider operational meetings

• Experience as a Production Shift Manager, Shift Leader, Senior Team Leader, Production Supervisor, or Team Manager
• Managing teams within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Driving performance and continuous improvement on the shop floor
• Analysing production data and implementing process improvements
• Working with Microsoft Office packages

We support an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process. If you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, please let us know.

Reference: AA26970