Shift Manager

Shift Manager role at Prysmian

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centres in more than 50 countries, Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange.

You will manage around 35 team members on the shopfloor at our cables factory. Work will be on a 4‑on/4‑off continuous shift pattern, days and nights (7 am‑7 pm/7 pm‑7 am).

• Ensure compliance with Site and Company Health and Safety Policies and maintain high safety standards.
• Act as the out‑of‑hours health‑and‑safety contact and support as the Production Manager requires.
• Model safety behaviours, reinforce correct practices through regular safety observations.
• Investigate accidents/incidents and provide initial statements and counter‑measure actions.
• Maintain quality standards and investigate when triggers are breached.
• Support team leaders through the Short Interval Control (SIC) process to keep standards on target.
• Report downtime losses and, when thresholds are breached, conduct investigations with the shift team.
• Ensure accurate handover logs and handovers to maintain continuous improvement.
• Complete all Operator Daily Checks and oversee housekeeping/cleaning tasks.

• Provide briefings and one‑point lessons to production teams.
• Deliver an effective handover to the incoming Shift Manager.
• Compile a shift report for the Site Leadership Team, outlining performance, issues and actions.
• Conduct start‑ and end‑shift meetings with shift management and maintenance.
• Support production leads in daily summaries and escalation meetings.
• Facilitate cross‑department communication to resolve problems promptly.

• Identify training needs with production leads and track training completion.
• Organise overtime ensuring site rules and controls are observed.
• Act as first contact for people issues, escalating to the Production Manager as needed.
• Report absences, manage return‑to‑work interviews, and record reasons accurately.
• Monitor timekeeping and lateness, escalating issues.
• Manage holidays in line with site rules.
• Hold one‑to‑one meetings with shop‑floor staff.

• Monitor WIP and non‑conforming product during the shift to support the Production Plan.
• Collaborate on the Daily Production Plan with Production Control/Logistics.
• Ensure adherence to the plan, responding to forced changes such as absences.
• Detect and challenge deviations from standards constructively.
• Provide a visible shop‑floor presence and be the principal out‑of‑hours contact.

• Significant cable‑making experience.
• Knowledge of extrusion processes.
• Experience with computer‑controlled manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of 6S and housekeeping.
• Pro‑active attitude and positivity.
• PC literate – data input, quality control, data access.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
• Self‑starter, initiative‑driven and ready to take ownership.

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme.
• Share scheme – annual enrolment.
• Health Care Cash Plan with reimbursement limits.
• 24/7 employee counselling service.
• On‑line language learning access.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay.
• Generous sick pay arrangements.
• Mobile discounts, Dell Advantage discounts, rewards portal.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Transition to Retirement policy.
• Vitality scheme and free flu jab.
• GP24 Service – GP access 24/7.

• Application review.
• HR interview.
• Hiring Manager interviews.
• Online assessment (30 min).

Runcorn, England, United Kingdom

Prysmian is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We seek to create a respectful and inclusive environment where all individuals can fully express their potential.

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