Production Shift Manager

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

• You will be joining a renowned North‑East Manufacturing company, with a long and proud history in the Newcastle area.
• A inclusive and supportive team culture
• World class on‑site employee facilities.
• A highly secure business with an incredibly strong future.
• 25 days holiday plus BH
• A great company pension
• On‑site gym
• On‑site parking
• Private Healthcare

MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Newcastle, who are looking to recruit a Shift Manager to join their team on a full‑time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a successful company that really puts their employees at the heart of their business. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who has a drive to succeed and motivate others.

If this role is of interest to you, you may be an experienced shift manager, or a senior team leader looking for your next step, then please apply now.

• 3x Shift System (Days, backs & nights)
• 35‑hour week

• Leading the shift effectively and ensuring appropriate prioritisation of resources
• Handling shift changes and handovers
• Initial Safety & Conduct Investigations
• Carrying out Return to Work meetings
• Carrying out Low Level Conduct and Absence Meetings
• Ensuring accurate Stock Checks are completed
• Labour Movement Decisions & Absence Logs
• Managing daily performance KPI’s
• Hold daily Operations Meetings
• Order new PPE and Workwear as and when needed
• Unsafe Situation Reports, 100% participation of shift
• General Hygiene and Housekeeping duties
• Escalation of out‑of‑hour issues to Department Managers, Engineering Manager and SHE Manager
• Working a 3 Shift Rota working a days, nights, and backs pattern

• Experience managing a team within an engineering/manufacturing environment
• Educated to GCSE level or above
• Additional Management qualifications are desirable but not required (IOSH, NVQ, NEBOSH, LEAN etc.)
• Committed to health & safety
• Seen as a positive role model
• Possesses a can‑do positive attitude with a drive to succeed and motivate others
• Possesses excellent communication skills
• Remain calm under pressure