Shift Patterns Available: Fixed shift on: * Mornings: 05:00 – 14:00 * Afternoons: 13:00 – 22:00 * Nights: 21:00 – 06:00 About the Role Are you an experienced, hands-on Interim Shift Manager who excels at both day-to-day team leadership and driving continuous improvement on the factory floor? Our client is an established manufacturing business with a facility in Redditch (~100 staff), seeking strong operational leaders on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will take total ownership of manufacturing output on your assigned shift. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will play a crucial role in shaping the site’s future efficiency by assisting with process improvement initiatives and factory layout optimisation projects. Key Responsibilities: * Shift Operations & Output: Manage all shop-floor manufacturing activities during shift to ensure target volume and productivity KPIs are met. * Health & Safety Lead: Drive a zero-harm culture, enforce site safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and maintain compliance. * Staff Leadership & Management: Motivate, supervise, and coordinate a small, dedicated production team on shift, addressing performance and attendance as needed. * Quality Assurance: Ensure all products adhere strictly to quality standards and customer specifications, driving root-cause action on defects. * Continuous Improvement & Projects: Support site-wide CI projects, including floor re-layout strategies, workflow optimization, and waste reduction. Requirements: * Proven track record in shift management / production leadership within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent H&S accreditation). * Lean Manufacturing accreditation (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent CI qualification). * Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement tools, 5S implementation, and factory layout projects. * Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to hit the ground running. What We Offer: * An opportunity to deliver tangible change through hands-on project work alongside shift operational management. * High visibility and direct partnership with the Production Manager in a dynamic, close-knit facility
Production Shift Manager in Redditch employer: Kaizen Talent Solutions
Join a dynamic and ambitious group that combines the agility of a scale-up with the prestige of a legacy firm, offering a unique opportunity for a Bid Manager to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on quality over quantity, you will have the chance to take ownership of the bid lifecycle while benefiting from a comprehensive package that promotes work-life balance and personal growth. This is an ideal workplace for those seeking meaningful employment within a highly regulated sector, backed by a leading UK private equity firm.
