Shift Team Manager – Manufacturing
Wrexham Area
Salary: up to £66,000 + benefits
Scantec Recruitment is partnering with a global FMCG manufacturer to appoint a Manufacturing Shift Manager to join their operations team. This is a key role within the site’s leadership structure and offers real scope for long-term development.
Reporting to the Site Manufacturing Manager, you’ll oversee a full shift team, driving operational performance and ensuring all daily targets and standards are consistently met.
Shift Pattern
4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (2 days, 2 nights), 6–6
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the senior on-shift representative for all matters relating to safety, quality, delivery and people
• Lead and manage your shift in line with company procedures and standards
• Drive performance through clear direction, coaching and regular feedback
• Develop capability across the team, supporting cross-functional skills and progression
• Promote safe working at all times and ensure Standard Operations are followed
• Maintain quality standards that meet both company and customer expectations
• Monitor KPIs and ensure targets are achieved or exceeded
• Work closely with support functions to balance resources and meet production plans
• Lead and contribute to daily and weekly operational and quality meetings
• Use lean tools to identify, deliver and sustain improvements
• Challenge non-conformance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate clearly through shift briefs and visual management, focusing on SQDCP priorities
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for an experienced Production/Shift Manager from a fast-paced FMCG or similar manufacturing environment. Strong people leadership, communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels are essential.
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave
• Bonus scheme
• Group Personal Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Onsite canteen
Interested? Please apply here.