Shift Manager

The role of Shift Manager requires an individual with a strong background in industrial or manufacturing environments, capable of efficiently leading and overseeing operations. This permanent position based in Grangemouth focuses on ensuring smooth day-to-day processes within the engineering and manufacturing department.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. As a medium-sized company, they specialise in delivering high-quality services, with a focus on operational excellence and renewable energy.

Description

We're recruiting a hands-on Shift Manager to lead site operations on shift, with a particular focus on Permit to Work (PTW) excellence, safe control of work, and robust out-of-hours leadership. You will coordinate people and permits, manage incidents, and act as the key interface for internal stakeholders, contractors and customers to keep the site safe, compliant and running to plan.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the senior on-site leader during shift, making real-time decisions to maintain safe, reliable operations (including nights/weekends/bank holidays).
Own the PTW process on shift as Issuing Authority/Permit Coordinator: verify pre-requisites, isolations, confined space controls, hot work, line break requirements, and ensure quality handbacks and close-outs.
Coordinate contractors and maintenance activities under the PTW/Control of Work system and perform spot checks, PTW audits and toolbox talks.
Lead incident response
Act as the primary stakeholder and customer interface on shift
Run effective shift handovers
Provide day-to-day leadership and development for operators/contractorsProfile

A successful Shift Manager should have:

A strong background in the industrial or manufacturing industry, particularly within engineering and manufacturing roles.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
Solid understanding of PTW management
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and their implementation in an industrial environment.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strong communication and organisational skills.Job Offer

Competitive salary circa 50k
Opportunity to work in a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
Permanent position with the potential for career growth.
Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).If you are ready to take on this exciting role as a Shift Manager in Grangemouth, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable part of the engineering and manufacturing team