Production Shift Manager

Shift Production Manager
Rotherham
Rotating shift pattern (days/afters/nights)

Elevation Recruitment are working with a fast-paced manufacturer who are looking for an experienced, hands-on Shift Production Manager on a rotating shift pattern, to oversee manufacturing activities, drive standards and ensure operational excellence across the board.

As the Shift Production Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of daily, weekly, and monthly production targets. With line management responsibility for Production Operatives, your focus will be on achieving production volumes whilst controlling waste, machinery parameters, people management duties and reporting into the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities of the Shift Production Manager include:

• Leading shift production operations across multiple manufacturing units
• Manage production arrears and ensure OTIF (on-time, in-full) for customer order fulfilment with a Right First Time mentality
• Drive optimal performance of people, processes, and equipment in line with production targets, safety standards, quality expectations, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure appropriate workforce levels based on production demand
• Track and report on key manufacturing KPIs and production data, identifying areas for improvement
• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture, maintaining full compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental regulations and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).
• Promote a positive, productive working environment, leading by example and operating on the line if necessary

We’re looking capable and confident Shift Production Leaders with a proven background in production or manufacturing management, ideally within a continuous flow or high volume / high rate setting. You'll be able to example your people management skills to drive operational standards and performance

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience leading teams in a manufacturing / production environment - driving quality and production output
• A good knowledge of HSE standards, compliance and Safe Systems of Work
• A level of mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and rectify machinery or production issues
• Competent in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and confident with data reporting and analysis.
• A natural leader with a track record of motivating and developing teams

Ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment?

Apply now or contact Emma Bartholomew directly to learn more about this opportunity.