Ready to lead from the front in a fast-paced production environment? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a hands-on Shift Manager to drive performance, develop high-performing teams, and ensure the safe, efficient delivery of production targets within a busy manufacturing operation.
This is a leadership role with real influence across safety, quality, people, service and continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing
- Leading and motivating production teams to deliver safety, quality, and performance targets
- Driving a strong safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards
- Managing day-to-day production activity, labour utilisation, and operational performance
- Championing continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve output
- Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to build capability and engagement
- Leading investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent repeat issues
- Monitoring key operational metrics and implementing improvement plans
- Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives and customer expectations
What we're looking for
- Previous leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, food or similar operational environment
- Strong people management skills with experience building high-performing teams
- Knowledge of health & safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience driving performance through KPIs, OEE, waste reduction, and operational excellence initiatives
- Confident decision-maker with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Organised, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
- Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving positive change and solving problems proactively
The opportunity
- Join a growing and successful manufacturing business
- Take ownership of a key production area with genuine autonomy
- Play a pivotal role in operational improvement and team development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Rotating shift pattern with shared operational leadership responsibility
If you're a proactive manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.
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