Are you an experienced production leader ready to take full ownership of shift performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We are looking for a confident and driven Night Shift Manager to lead our clients' production operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output while developing and motivating high-performing teams.
As Shift Manager, you will take full accountability for production performance during your shift. You will lead from the front with a strong shop floor presence, ensuring targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Working hours are Monday- Friday 10pm- 6am
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead a strong safety-first culture.
2. Ensure safe systems of work and compliance with all HSE standards.
3. Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions.
4. Deliver the production plan on time and in full.
5. Manage KPIs including scrap, quality
6. Ensure effective labour utilisation and shift handovers.
7. Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
8. Maintain compliance with BRC, ISO, GMP and internal procedures.
9. Manage non-conformances and quality issues on shift.
10. Lead, coach and develop production teams.
11. Set clear expectations for performance and behaviour.
12. Manage attendance, conduct return-to-work meetings and address people matters consistently.
13. Support training, progression and succession planning.
14. Drive waste reduction, scrap control and labour efficiency.
15. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving.
About You
16. Has proven supervisory or management experience in manufacturing
17. Understands production KPIs and performance management
18. Thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
19. Has strong communication and decision-making skills
20. Is IT literate and comfortable with production systems
21. Injection moulding experience is desirable
22. Lean / Continuous Improvement knowledge is desirable
23. IOSH or NEBOSH qualification is desirable
If you are interested Apply Now or Call Becs on 01476574514 or email rebecca.hildage@ambitionspersonnel.com
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