Job Details

The basics:

Job Title: Shift Manager

Pay: £46,000 (inclusive of shift premium)

Shift/hours: Monday 3pm to 1am, Tuesday to Thursday 3pm to 12:30am - 36.5hr week

Location: Derby

Industry: Manufacturing

Holidays/benefits: Production Bonus Scheme, Pension, Death in Service Benefit - 2 x annual salary, Additional Annual Leave Entitlement, 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year.

Structure: In charge of the late shift in it's entirety, working closely with the Manufacturing Manager and Operations Director.

Overview:

Working in modern, purpose-built manufacturing facilities we now require a shift manager to lead the late shift. You will be tasked to drive the shift forward with regards to productivity and output, leading a team of circa 30 people that have a range of different skill sets.

Overview of responsibilities:

· Lead, coach, and support a team of skilled and semi-skilled staff.

· Ensure production targets (output, quality, efficiency) are consistently achieved.

· Monitor shift performance and address any operational issues promptly.

· Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

· Conduct shift handovers and ensure clear communication across teams.

· Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste.

· Ensure accurate completion of shift reports, production records, and KPI tracking.

· Support onboarding and training of new team members.

The ideal candidate / Shift Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

· Experience in a manufacturing or production environment in a leadership role.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

· 5S and lean manufacturing methodology - experience

Commutable from:

Derby, Nottingham, Burton-Upon-Trent and surrounding areas.

Interested?

If you are interested in the Shift Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

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