Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager

Salary: £40,000

Shift Pattern: Panama Days

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to join a busy manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader who can motivate teams, drive performance and ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Working on a Panama Days shift pattern, you will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the production department, ensuring efficiency, productivity and continuous improvement across your shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of production operatives and team leaders.
• Ensure daily production plans are achieved safely, efficiently and to schedule.
• Monitor KPIs including output, waste, downtime and labour efficiency.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture.
• Ensure quality standards and company procedures are consistently followed.
• Manage staffing levels, shift handovers and employee performance.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Work closely with engineering, quality and planning teams to maximise operational performance.

The Candidate

• Previous experience as a Production Shift Manager, Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Team Leader within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing KPIs and driving production performance.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage teams at all levels.
• Knowledge of health and safety and quality standards within manufacturing.
• Continuous improvement experience would be advantageous