Shift Manager - #1686546

Shift Managers - Why You Should Apply:

Boost Your Career - Join a major South Wales brand, where you'll put your manufacturing leadership skills to the test in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Learn & Develop - Benefit from an in-house learning and development team dedicated to helping you grow and progress in your career.

Autonomy - Full operational responsibility during your shift, with real influence over performance and improvement.

Make a Difference - Participate in continuous improvement projects shaping the company's future.

What you'll be doing as a Shift Manager

Day-to-day, you'll coordinate and guide a team of production operatives, ensuring all manufacturing activities run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with established schedules, specifications, and quality standards - while keeping waste and cost to a minimum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all shift operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance across production, engineering, and quality functions.


• Monitoring and adjusting workflow, equipment, and resource allocation to meet production targets and maintain high-quality standards.


• Maintaining clear communication with other shift leaders to ensure continuity and effective handovers.


• Preparing and presenting shift reports to senior management, contributing to wider operational planning and strategic decision-making.


• Promoting a proactive culture around health & safety and environmental responsibility.


• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

What you'll need to apply for the Shift Manager position

• Must have extensive shift/production management experience gained within a middle management role within the manufacturing sector.


• Good health and safety awareness.


• Proven lean/CI experience.

What you'll receive

A salary of £46,100, plus a shift supplement of £2,300, a bonus of up to 15%, a 5% pension, 25 + 8 holidays, and a cash healthcare plan.

About the employer

A major employer and respected brand in South Wales, the UK, and across Europe. Known for significant investments in the region and offering a stable, secure career opportunity.

How to Apply

Click Apply or call the office, quoting ref 4567, shift manager.

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Job Skills: shift manager, production manager, production supervisor, manufacturing shift manager