Production Shift Manager - Contract
Kaizen Talent Solutions
Redditch · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£45,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Redditch, Worcestershire
Category
Manufacturing and Production
Shift Patterns Available: Fixed or rotating shifts across: 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? We are an established manufacturing business based in Redditch (~100 staff), seeking strong operational leaders on an interim basis.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
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 sites future efficiency by assisting with process improvement initiatives and factory layout optimization 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: Flexible shift patterns with fixed timing options (Mornings, Afternoons, or Nights).
An opportunity to deliver tangible change through hands-on project work alongside shift operational management. xwzovoh
High visibility and direct partnership with the Production Manager in a dynamic, close-knit facility.
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The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
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 sites future efficiency by assisting with process improvement initiatives and factory layout optimization 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: Flexible shift patterns with fixed timing options (Mornings, Afternoons, or Nights).
An opportunity to deliver tangible change through hands-on project work alongside shift operational management. xwzovoh
High visibility and direct partnership with the Production Manager in a dynamic, close-knit facility.