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Production Shift Manager
- gloucester, england, United Kingdom
- £55 - £59 Per Annum
Job Description
Salary: GBP55000 - GBP59000 per annum + Bonus, life insurance, enhanced pension
Production Shift Manager
Gloucester,
Rotating days and nights
- Bonus scheme
- life insurance
- enhanced pension scheme
- share save scheme
- share purchase scheme
- well being package
- EAP
- healthcare package
- discounted gym scheme
- company discount scheme
- volunteer days
- ongoing training and development
We are recruiting for a Production Shift Manager to lead manufacturing operations on shift, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of production plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader looking to develop their career in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage production teams, driving performance, engagement, and accountability.
- Deliver key operational KPIs including OEE, waste reduction, quality, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Take ownership of shift operations, making real-time decisions to maintain production performance.
- Manage safety and quality incidents, investigations, audits, and corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and performance.Ensure production activities are completed in line with site standards and operational plans.
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching, absence management, and employee relations activities.
- Coordinate effective shift handovers and communicate operational disruptions clearly.
- Support training, development, and succession planning within operational teams.
What We're Looking For
- Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environment.
- Strong understanding of health & safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement principles.
- Experience managing teams, performance, and change in a fast-paced production environment.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational excellence, and lean methodologies.
- Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding would be advantageous.
Benefits package
- Rotating days and nights
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Share save scheme
- EapOngoing training and development