Shift Manager
Newark, Nottinghamshire
£52,000 + Excellent Benefits
4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights Rotation)
Are you an experienced Shift Manager ready to lead in a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We’re recruiting a Shift Manager on behalf of a well-invested, forward-thinking manufacturer based in Newark. With significant investment across people, plant and technology, this is a standout opportunity for a hands-on Shift Manager to take ownership of shift performance, drive continuous improvement, and lead from the front.
If you thrive in a 24/7 production setting and enjoy motivating teams to deliver results, this Shift Manager role could be your next career move.
What You’ll Be Doing as a Shift Manager
Leading, coaching and developing a multi-skilled production team
Driving safety-first behaviours across your shift
Managing production performance, KPIs and output targets
Monitoring machinery, processes and materials to ensure smooth operations
Working closely with Engineering to reduce downtime and improve reliability
Ensuring high standards of quality, compliance and GMP
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site As Shift Manager, you’ll have full accountability for shift performance and play a key role in site-wide operational success.
What We’re Looking For in a Shift Manager
Proven leadership experience in a 24/7 manufacturing, processing or FMCG environment
Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire
Experience managing KPIs, production targets and continuous improvement
Confident communicator who can engage teams across all levels
Safety-focused mindset with strong knowledge of compliance standards
Full UK driving licence and own transport (site location essential)
Able to work 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights This opportunity would suit an established Shift Manager, Production Manager, Operations Supervisor, or Manufacturing Team Leader seeking progression.
What’s In It For You?
£52,000 salary
Company pension scheme
Increasing annual leave with length of service
Life assurance
Occupational health support
Employee assistance programme
Genuine career progression within a growing, heavily invested business Easily commutable from Newark, Lincoln, Mansfield, Worksop, Retford and surrounding Nottinghamshire / Lincolnshire areas.
If you’re an experienced Shift Manager looking for a high-impact leadership role where you can genuinely influence performance and culture, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss this Shift Manager opportunity in confidence.
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