Production Shift Manager

Job Description:
Shift Manager – Manufacturing
Mirfield, West Yorkshire
£425,000 – £48,000
Rotating Shifts: 06:15 – 14:15 / 14:15 – 22:15
AQUMEN Recruitment is proud to be recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Mirfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven leader who thrives in fast-paced production environments and enjoys building strong, high-performing teams.
We are looking for someone who brings energy, accountability, and strong people leadership to the shop floor. You will take full ownership of shift performance, ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are consistently achieved while driving positive cultural change across the team.
The Role
As Shift Manager, you will lead and motivate production teams to deliver operational targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage performance, support staff development, and confidently handle people management responsibilities while keeping operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities as a Shift Manager:
Production & Operations
* Lead and manage shift operations to meet production, efficiency, and quality targets
* Monitor performance and address issues quickly to minimise downtime
* Manage labour and resources effectively to meet operational demands
* Ensure strong communication between shifts with clear reporting and handovers
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across processes and performance
Health, Safety & Quality
* Ensure a safe working environment and promote strong safety behaviours
* Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures
* Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions where required
* Maintain high standards of product quality and operational discipline
People Leadership
* Manage and develop production teams to deliver consistent results
* Conduct performance reviews, disciplinaries, and return-to-work meetings
* Address performance and attendance issues in a firm but fair manner
* Maintain training records and support the development of multi-skilled teams
* Build trust and respect with the workforce while maintaining strong leadership standards
What We’re Looking For in a Shift Manager:
We’re seeking a passionate, energetic leader who takes ownership of challenges and drives improvement rather than accepting limitations.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience managing teams within a manufacturing or production environment
* Experience conducting performance reviews, disciplinaries, return-to-work meetings, and general people management processes
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to be firm but fair and gain respect from the workforce
* Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges
* Ability to take ownership and responsibility for shift performance, quality, and safety
* Experience managing operations end-to-end within a shift environment
Personal Attributes
* Passionate and energetic leadership style
* Positive attitude when tackling operational challenges
* Ability to drive cultural change and improve team engagement
* Strong communicator who leads by example
* Resilient and solution-focused when faced with operational hurdles
Why Apply?
● Competitive salary £45,000 – £48,000
● Structured rotating shift pattern
● Opportunity to take real ownership of operations and team performance
● A role where you can drive improvements and influence culture
● Long-term career progression within a stable manufacturing environment
AQUMEN Recruitment is acting as a recruitment partner for this position. All applications
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy