Shift Manager Opportunity!
We are seeking to appoint a commercially minded operational leader to take full shift-level accountability within our clients high-volume reverse production facility.
This is a position of authority and ownership.
You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across Yard, All-In-One (AIO), Production Line, CoPro and Warehouse operations — responsible for delivering daily production and recovery targets, controlling labour cost, maintaining safety standards and protecting operational flow.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
1. Basic Salary package of Circa £50k base per annum
2. Monday – Friday working hours, 2 shift pattern - Rotating shifts: 06:00–15:00 / 15:00–00:00
3. Opportunity to drive the business forward, working closely with Director in what is an exciting period for the business.
4. Opportunity to join a business who is actively investing for the future.
5. 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
6. Site based role in Poole
7. Genuine training and development opportunities
8. Excellent team/company dynamic built on an excellent culture
9. Clear career progression path.
THE BUSINESS
Our client is an excellent business situated within the Automotive and Manufacturing markets.
THE ROLE
10. Delivering planned vehicle throughput and recovery performance
11. Controlling labour productivity, utilisation and overtime
12. Managing bottlenecks, backlog and takt adherence in real time
13. Protecting contribution margin through disciplined execution
14. Reducing scrap, damage and rework
15. Leading safety compliance and risk response
16. Driving structured continuous improvement across the shift
THE PERSON
Experienced production or manufacturing leader
17. Has led large teams in fast-paced operational environments
18. Understands cost, value and margin — not just output
19. Confident, data-led decision maker under pressure
20. Proven track record of improving performance and eliminating waste
21. Brings visible leadership presence and accountability
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons at Westray Recruitment Group.