Shift Production Manager

Role:
Production Manager / Shift Production Manager / Production Leader
Salary: £50,000 - £51,000 per annum + 8% bonus + 27 days holiday + bank holidays, life assurance, up to 10% pension (20% maximum contribution for employee/employer), and more.

Hours:

12 hour rotation shifts of days & nights - 4 shifts in week 1, followed by 3 shifts in week 2.

Location:

Commutable from Reading, Newbury, Thatcham, Swindon, Basingstoke, Andover, Oxford, Didcot, and surrounding areas

We are currently recruiting whole new layer in the production department structure, to sit in-between the Head of Production and Production Team Leader, and manage Production on-site when on shift. We are recruiting 3 Shift Production Managers to work in a large and fast moving manufacturing factory. If you've got the passion, drive and genuine leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

You will benefit from the opportunity to identify improvements, influence change, be supported and build a career in a great company!

We require those with confidence and enthusiasm who can handle the constant changes and demands, is up for the challenge and wanting a role/opportunity to get their teeth into. The environment is of a heavier nature so you must be physically fit and don't mind getting your hands dirty. This role and opportunity will only suit those who are hungry for success.

Those who see problems as opportunities to impart your skills and experience in making things better.

If you've come from Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse or Similar, and can demonstrate continuous improvements, change management, staff management and exceptional leadership qualities, do not delay and apply now.

• Manage and oversee production for the shift:
  Health & Safety, continuous improvements, labour resource, change management, delivery of production targets, quality, cost, asset control in line with budget requirements, maintenance/technical and human resources.
• The team consists of up to 15 staff, approx.
  
  - made up of 3 Production Team Leaders (direct reports) and Production Operators (indirect reports); when on night shift you will also manage up to 4 Engineers.
• Manages all aspects of the shift ensuring delivery of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Embed a continuous improvement culture to utilise a right‑first‑time approach, reduce cost to production and minimise waste/energy.
• Deliver production targets: volume, yield, waste reduction.
• Lead and organise a team to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Ensure the safety of all site personnel at all times.
• Have an excellent knowledge of the plant and process to make informed decisions.
• Manage within budgetary cost constraints, notably overtime, materials, etc.
• Support and promote a continual improvement culture in line with objectives.
• Effective communication with other departments and stakeholders at all times.
• Identify training requirements of staff and liaise with appropriate departments to ensure action.
• Investigate any accidents, injuries or near‑misses within 24 hours and communicate to all relevant parties.

• Experienced leader and manager in a relevant & fast‑paced role, ideally in production, manufacturing or warehouse logistics environments.
• Core strengths in team management, performance management, continuous improvements and change management.
• Performance Management & Control of KPIs – delegation to teams, monitoring performance and overseeing delivery.
• Extremely motivated and driven individual with enthusiasm and passion.
• Strong communicator and influencer, able to talk to people at all levels and inspire them.
• Experience of lean manufacturing techniques and methods such as Kaizen, 5S, etc.
• Any relevant qualifications (e.g. business management, manufacturing, engineering, continuous improvement, production or technical) are an advantage, or equivalent experience.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up‑to‑date CV to Wesley at Tech Nichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call Tech Nichols Resourcing and speak with Wesley for further information.

We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.