Armthorpe, Doncaster, UK
Permanent role
Monday-Friday 05:30 - 14:00
Starting salary £ £20.87 per hour (depending on experience) plus comprehensive bonus and benefits
Next is one of the UK's best known high-street retailers and most established online operations but have you ever wondered who builds our stylish and comfortable sofas?
In 2016 we opened our doors with just one production line and 8 years later we have 200 employees and 14 production lines.
We're blazing the way for modern British Manufacturing from our home in Armthorpe, Doncaster.
As a Production Shift Manager within our furniture manufacturing team, you will be responsible for a team of Production Supervisors to ensure daily KPIs are achieved to deliver business operational plans. You will regularly hold Production meetings to present shift requirements and provide accurate reporting data on our Woodmill, Upholstery and Support Operations. You will be responsible for ensuring Lean manufacturing across the shift, problem solving complex workflow issues and working under pressure.
You will work alongside Health & Safety and Quality teams to meet exceptional standards. By liaising with the Maintenance team, the Production Shift Manager will ensure equipment runs smoothly to reduce system downtime.
The Production Shift Manager will be a competent manufacturing leader who is able to build relationships and communicate effectively. You will drive continuous improvement and a healthy culture within the factory environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Shift Manager who loves working in a fast paced production environment where no day is ever the same. Being 'hands on' will be in your nature.
Previous Manufacturing (ideally within Furniture Manufacturing) and people management experience are essential.
You will be a confident communicator who is competent to lead manufacturing operational teams.
In return we can offer you:
* A fantastic working environment in new facilities
* 121 coaching and development
* Free parking
* Subsidised canteen
* 25% staff discount on all next products
* Up to 70% off at our staff shops
* Eligibility to join our Share save scheme
* Pension
If your application is successful, you will be invited to take part in an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £19.23 per hour
Work Location: In person