A global organisation arelooking for a hands-on Shift Manager to lead a team of around 30 colleagues across our modern manufacturing facility in Barnstaple. The Role Reporting to the Production Manager, youll be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality running of production during your shift. Youll drive operational performance through effective leadership, data-driven decision-making, and a strong focus on continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: Managing and motivating a team of approximately 30 production and support staff. Delivering against key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, output, waste, and efficiency. Embedding LEAN and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to enhance performance and reduce downtime. Coordinating daily shift activities, ensuring adherence to production schedules and standard operating procedures. Leading shift handovers and reporting on performance to site management. Promoting a culture of safety, engagement, and accountability. About You Youll be a confident and proactive leader with experience in a similar manufacturing or packaging environment. You understand how to balance people management with performance delivery and are passionate about developing teams to achieve their best. Essential skills and experience: Proven track record in a supervisory or shift management role in a production setting. Strong understanding of KPIs, production metrics, and performance improvement tools. Experience implementing or working within LEAN / Continuous Improvement frameworks. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Flexible and adaptable to a 2-week rotating double day shift pattern. Whats on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to drive real improvements within a supportive, forward-thinking team. Training and development in LEAN and leadership best practices.