Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Shift Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Shift Pattern: 12-Hour Rotating Days & Nights | 24/7 Operation

We're working exclusively with an established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Shift Manager.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing production across two shift teams.

We're looking for a strong people manager who can lead, coach and develop teams, drive operational performance and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop production teams across rotating day and night shifts

Manage Shift Leaders and Operators, providing coaching, support and performance management

Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards

Monitor production KPIs, including output, quality, efficiency and downtime

Manage staffing, resources and production capacity to meet operational targets

Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity and operational performance

Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and other departments to ensure smooth operations

About You

Proven people management experience is essential, ideally within manufacturing, production, logistics or warehousing

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and manage teams

Experience working in a fast-paced, operational environment

Confident managing performance, resolving issues and making decisions

Good understanding of Health & Safety and operational KPIs

Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement would be advantageous

Industry-specific experience is not essential. We're particularly interested in adaptable leaders with a strong track record of managing people and improving team performance.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package

Discretionary bonus of up to 10%

22 days' annual leave within the shift arrangement

Opportunity to lead and develop established production teams

Supportive working environment with opportunities to drive operational improvements

Please note: This position operates on a rotating 12-hour day and night shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion