Production Shift Manager

With significant investment in new machinery, technology and ongoing development, an established plastics manufacturing business is entering an exciting phase of growth. As a result, they are looking to recruit Production Shift Managers to join their team and play a key role in supporting their continued development and success.

Salary: Up to £40,000 | Monday to Friday

Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the factory during your shift, you will ensure the team works safely, customer quality standards are maintained and production targets are achieved. You will also focus on minimising waste and downtime, while ensuring the workplace is left in good order for the incoming shift. This role requires a proactive, hands-on leader who leads by example, sets high standards and motivates their team to deliver strong results.

Key responsibilities of the Production Shift Manager will include:

• Take ownership of the shift production plan, ensuring production targets and customer requirements are consistently achieved.
• Lead and supervise injection moulding operations, providing visible and effective leadership across the shift.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and overall performance.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, quality, OEE, scrap and downtime.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with procedures, safe working practices, PPE requirements and machinery safety.

To be successful in the Production Shift Manager role, you will ideally have:

• Experience leading or supervising a team within a plastics processing or manufacturing environment, such as injection moulding, extrusion or blow moulding.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to managing production and resolving operational issues.
• The ability to motivate, develop and engage team members to achieve their best.
• A strong focus on quality and maintaining consistently high production standards.
• A proven ability to identify and implement improvements that enhance efficiency and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing business with ambitious growth plans and significant investment in new machinery, technology and product lines. You will play an important role in shaping its future performance and development.

If you're an experienced Production Shift Manager looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a real contribution to a growing manufacturing business, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now!

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