Production Shift leader

Job Title: Production Shift Manager

Location: Aldridge Walsall Building

Working hours: 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts 6am-6pm/6pm-6am

Pay: negotiable depending on experience

About the role: We are recruiting a hands-on Production Shift Manager for a leading building products manufacturer. You will run shift operations, deliver production targets, drive safety and quality compliance, and lead continuous improvement. This is a leadership role with clear responsibility for people, performance and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

Communicate and promote Company, Factory and team plans; translate those plans into focused shift actions to achieve defined objectives.
Lead, motivate and develop the shift team through structured performance reviews, coaching and clear accountability to ensure delivery of targets.
drive continuous improvement across production, quality and efficiency.
Implement and enforce Company and Factory control procedures to maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality statutory requirements.
Collect, assimilate and analyse production and process data; use insight to set priorities, drive corrective actions and achieve KPIs.
Develop and maintain systems and standards for world-class housekeeping using 5S principles.
Manage procurement of production materials, goods and services within defined areas to support uninterrupted production.
Collaborate effectively with maintenance, engineering, planning and other departments to resolve issues and meet operational objectives.

Essential qualifications & experience

Proven track record in a continuous manufacturing environment at this level or above.
High degree of self-motivation with the ability to self-manage and adapt to changing business needs.
Strong focus on achieving targets and deadlines with demonstrable organisational skills.
Leadership and people management experience; ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.
Experience applying structured problem solving techniques to resolve production issues.
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively across all departments and levels of the business.

What we offer

Competitive salary and shift allowance
Ongoing development and progression opportunities within a national manufacturing business
Supportive environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
Full time, permanent role
Bonus scheme
Shift Allowance
Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
3x life insurance
Share Save scheme eligibility
Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
Personal development and career progression opportunities

How to apply: Submit CV in the first instance

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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