Shift Manager

At British Gypsum we're looking for a Production Shift Manager to inspire and lead an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible team, ensuring we manufacture our products efficiently, safely, and at the highest quality for our customers.

This Shift Manager role will be a part of the Production Team. You'll be managing a team of operatives and will work collaboratively with the Engineering, Quality, and Leadership teams to meet our production targets.

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of.

Robertsbridge is a 24/7 operation. You'll be working 12-hour shifts - two days, two nights (there are no nights on the weekends) then five days off on a 5-weekly rotation. In reward for your leadership talent and flexibility we're paying a competitive salary plus a bonus and benefits including healthcare options.

What we're looking for:

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; we innovate, we collaborate, we're agile, we act with entrepreneurial spirit, and we're supportive of and close to our customers. Does this sound like you? To be successful in the role you'll have:

A demonstrable history of leading and managing teams
Track record of delivering results in a demanding environment.
Coaching and mentoring - you'll be an inspirational leader with the ability to get the best from your team
Excellent IT, communication, and organisational skills.
A curious mindset - able to identify and implement better ways of workingWhat you will be doing:

Plan resource and record overtime hours and HR data onto our systems
You'll be responsible for the Health and Safety on shift for your team members and the site
Manage the well-being, training, and competency development of your team members
Attend and contribute to the daily performance control meetings
Collaborate with the Engineering and Quality teams on maintenance, problem solving and improvementsAre British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you