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Job Title: Production Shift Manager

Location: Aldridge Walsall Building

Working hours: 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts 6am-6pm/6pm-6am

Pay: negotiable depending on experience

About the role: We are recruiting a hands-on Production Shift Manager for a leading building products manufacturer. You will run shift operations, deliver production targets, drive safety and quality compliance, and lead continuous improvement. This is a leadership role with clear responsibility for people, performance and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate and promote Company, Factory and team plans; translate those plans into focused shift actions to achieve defined objectives.
• Lead, motivate and develop the shift team through structured performance reviews, coaching and clear accountability to ensure delivery of targets.
• drive continuous improvement across production, quality and efficiency.
• Implement and enforce Company and Factory control procedures to maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality statutory requirements.
• Collect, assimilate and analyse production and process data; use insight to set priorities, drive corrective actions and achieve KPIs.
• Develop and maintain systems and standards for world-class housekeeping using 5S principles.
• Manage procurement of production materials, goods and services within defined areas to support uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate effectively with maintenance, engineering, planning and other departments to resolve issues and meet operational objectives.

Essential qualifications & experience

• Proven track record in a continuous manufacturing environment at this level or above.
• High degree of self-motivation with the ability to self-manage and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong focus on achieving targets and deadlines with demonstrable organisational skills.
• Leadership and people management experience; ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.
• Experience applying structured problem solving techniques to resolve production issues.
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively across all departments and levels of the business.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and shift allowance
• Ongoing development and progression opportunities within a national manufacturing business
• Supportive environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
• Full time, permanent role
• Bonus scheme
• Shift Allowance
• Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
• 3x life insurance
• Share Save scheme eligibility
• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
• Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
• Personal development and career progression opportunities

How to apply: Submit CV in the first instance