Production Shift Manager
Blackburn
Up to £40,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Production Manager seeking a role with a business where you are considered on of the family? Or an aspiring supervisor ready to take the next step in your career?
About Us
Are you looking to take the next step in your career with a company that values respect, commitment, and sustainability? We are a family-owned business operating across Europe, dedicated to producing high-quality hygiene products. As part of our team, you'll be working in a dynamic environment where your contribution truly makes an impact.
The Role
We are seeking a Production Shift Manager to lead our converting floor operations during the night shift. You will be responsible for managing a team of production employees, ensuring that performance, safety, and quality standards are consistently achieved.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys motivating teams to deliver excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead by example, maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-performing workplace.
Deliver company quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
Monitor KPIs, ensuring targets are met and exceeded.
Work closely with support functions on production planning, resources, and skills allocation.
Conduct shift briefs, communicate priorities, and gather ideas for improvement.
Manage team performance through appraisals, coaching, and clear direction.
Drive continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and quality.
Act swiftly on plant/machinery breakdowns and coordinate with maintenance.
Ensure housekeeping and compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
People Management
Effectively manage and allocate manpower resources.
Motivate and coach your team to achieve operational success.
Apply company procedures for absence and attendance management.
Promote high standards of behaviour and performance through clear expectations.
Provide product expertise and respond to operator queries.
Report on performance, ensuring alignment with overall production plans.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in a supervisory/management role within manufacturing.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and engage teams.
Results-driven, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
Ability to problem-solve and implement effective solutions quickly.
A continuous improvement mindset.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a respected, family-owned business with strong values.
Opportunity to take ownership and make a real impact.
Work in a supportive environment where growth and development are encouraged.
Shift Pattern
Monday to Thursday, 7pm - 7am
If you're ready to step into a leadership role where your skills and drive will shape the success of your team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and join us on our journey of growth and excellence.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes