Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Melton Mowbray
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Shift Manager – Manufacturing
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Shift Pattern: 12-Hour Rotating Days & Nights | 24/7 Operation
We're working exclusively with an established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Shift Manager.
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing production across two shift teams.
We're looking for a strong people manager who can lead, coach and develop teams, drive operational performance and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop production teams across rotating day and night shifts
Manage Shift Leaders and Operators, providing coaching, support and performance management
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
Monitor production KPIs, including output, quality, efficiency and downtime
Manage staffing, resources and production capacity to meet operational targets
Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity and operational performance
Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and other departments to ensure smooth operations
About You:
Proven people management experience is essential, ideally within manufacturing, production, logistics or warehousing
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and manage teams
Experience working in a fast-paced, operational environment
Confident managing performance, resolving issues and making decisions
Good understanding of Health & Safety and operational KPIs
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement would be advantageous
Industry-specific experience is not essential. We're particularly interested in adaptable leaders with a strong track record of managing people and improving team performance.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
22 days' annual leave within the shift arrangement
Opportunity to lead and develop established production teams
Supportive working environment with opportunities to drive operational improvements
Please note: This position operates on a rotating 12-hour day and night shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion