Shift Manager - Chemical Manufacturing
Job in
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-12
Listing for:
Reed Specialist Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Occupational Health & Safety, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
great opportunity has arisen for an experienced shift manager to join an expanding manufacturing company.
Job Description:
- Lead and oversee all site operations during your shift.
- Ensure production and operational targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
- Allocate resources and manage workforce deployment to maximise productivity.
- Monitor site KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
- Ensure compliance with operating procedures, site standards and regulatory requirements.
- Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues.
- Champion a safety-first culture across the site.
- Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and company procedures.
- Act as the Site Incident Controller (SIC) during emergency situations.
- Support risk assessments and permit-to-work activities.
- Drive proactive hazard identification and risk management.
- Lead, motivate and develop shift teams to achieve high performance.
- Conduct shift briefings and communicate operational priorities.
- Support training, competency development and succession planning.
- Manage attendance, conduct and performance matters where required.
- Build a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
- Ensure products consistently meet required specifications.
- Maintain accurate operational records, logs an...
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