Shift Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

great opportunity has arisen for an experienced shift manager to join an expanding manufacturing company.

Job Description:

• Lead and oversee all site operations during your shift.
• Ensure production and operational targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Allocate resources and manage workforce deployment to maximise productivity.
• Monitor site KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures, site standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues.
• Champion a safety-first culture across the site.
• Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and company procedures.
• Act as the Site Incident Controller (SIC) during emergency situations.
• Support risk assessments and permit-to-work activities.
• Drive proactive hazard identification and risk management.
• Lead, motivate and develop shift teams to achieve high performance.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate operational priorities.
• Support training, competency development and succession planning.
• Manage attendance, conduct and performance matters where required.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Ensure products consistently meet required specifications.
• Maintain accurate operational records, logs and compliance documentation.
• Investigate quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability and productivity.
• Investigate operational issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Analyse shift performance data and recommend improvements.
• Liaise closely with engineering, maintenance and technical teams.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Deliver detailed and effective shift handovers.
• Communicate site performance and operational updates to senior management.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory, shift leadership or operations management position.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing best practices and materials management systems.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience working within a COMAH-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of batch and continuous chemical processing.
• Formal leadership or management qualifications.
• Continuous Improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent).

Additional Details:

Working Pattern

• Permanent position
• 4-on / 4-off rotating shift pattern
• Average 34.3 hours per week

Additional Benefits

• Bonus
• Overtime available (not guaranteed)
  • Monday-Friday: 1.5x rate
  • Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: 2x rate
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long Service Holiday Award: 1 additional day every 5 years (up to 5 extra days)
• Company Pension Scheme:
• Death in Service Cover:
  • 3x basic salary including shift allowance
• Group Income Protection:
  • Two-thirds of salary including shift allowance