Job Title: Production Shift Manager
Location: Aldridge Walsall Building
Working hours: 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts 6am-6pm/6pm-6am
Pay: negotiable depending on experience
About the role
We are recruiting a hands‑on Production Shift Manager for a leading building products manufacturer. You will run shift operations, deliver production targets, drive safety and quality compliance, and lead continuous improvement. This is a leadership role with clear responsibility for people, performance and process improvement.
Key responsibilities
* Communicate and promote Company, Factory and team plans; translate those plans into focused shift actions to achieve defined objectives.
* Lead, motivate and develop the shift team through structured performance reviews, coaching and clear accountability to ensure delivery of targets.
* Drive continuous improvement across production, quality and efficiency.
* Implement and enforce Company and Factory control procedures to maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality statutory requirements.
* Collect, assimilate and analyse production and process data; use insight to set priorities, drive corrective actions and achieve KPIs.
* Develop and maintain systems and standards for world‑class housekeeping using 5S principles.
* Manage procurement of production materials, goods and services within defined areas to support uninterrupted production.
* Collaborate effectively with maintenance, engineering, planning and other departments to resolve issues and meet operational objectives.
Essential qualifications & experience
* Proven track record in a continuous manufacturing environment at this level or above.
* High degree of self‑motivation with the ability to self‑manage and adapt to changing business needs.
* Strong focus on achieving targets and deadlines with demonstrable organisational skills.
* Leadership and people management experience; ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.
* Experience applying structured problem solving techniques to resolve production issues.
* Ability to communicate and work collaboratively across all departments and levels of the business.
What we offer
* Competitive salary and shift allowance
* Ongoing development and progression opportunities within a national manufacturing business
* Supportive environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
* Full time, permanent role
* Bonus scheme
* Shift Allowance
* Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
* 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
* 3× life insurance
* Share Save scheme eligibility
* Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
* Access to high street retail discounts platform – with discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
* Personal development and career progression opportunities
How to apply
Submit CV in the first instance.
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