Production Shift Manager

Overview

• Location:
  
  Cirencester
• Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12‑hour shifts (06:00‑18:00 & 18:00‑06:00)
• Rotational shifts
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Lunch facilities
• PPE provided initially
• Full‑time, permanent role for the right candidate

• Set and maintain high standards for Health & Safety, Quality, housekeeping and output to plan
• Ensure work activities consistently meet quality, safety, cost and delivery specification
• Provide feedback to team members during the shift on maintaining and improving performance; promptly identify poor performance or unacceptable behaviour and address it following policy/procedure
• Encourage team members to freely report actual and potential variations in quality
• Undertake performance reviews of team members and identify training needs and solutions
• Make recommendations for improvements involving people and processes
• Keep the immediate Manager informed about activities, results and achievements
• Ensure information about problems and opportunities is clear, accurate and provided with appropriate urgency
• Report potential or actual conflicts between people to the Plant/Production Manager
• Lead team meetings
• Organise and coordinate cover (breaks, absence, holiday) within the shift (or area of plant) to ensure efficient, smooth and continuous running to meet production plan priorities

• Previous shift management exposure is essential
• Understanding of production line operation and ability to identify key issues and causes
• Good understanding of the product range and its nuances
• Good knowledge of Production KPIs
• Highly effective people manager and role model for Health & Safety standards
• Previous experience working shift patterns is essential
• Quality control experience is essential
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Good attentiveness and a keen eye for detail
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Physically able to lift up to 20 kg regularly