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Production Shift Manager

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Job Title: Production Shift Manager
Location: Leicestershire
Shift: Afternoon (2pm-10pm)

Step into a brand-new leadership role and shape the future of modern manufacturing!

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for making things happen? We're looking for a Production Shift Manager to build and lead a driven afternoon team at a cutting-edge timber engineering facility.

This isn't just another management role - it's a chance to drive innovation, build a high-performing team, and make a real impact in a growing, forward-thinking operation.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy more!)
  • Private Healthcare & enhanced family leave
  • Pension, life assurance, and share scheme
  • Loads of perks via our employee rewards portal
  • Support with professional development and memberships

About You:

  • 3+ years of production or manufacturing management experience (timber frame or construction a plus!)
  • A natural motivator who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Expert in health & safety, people management, and performance coaching
  • Confident managing large teams and multiple production lines
  • Ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved wherever needed
  • Constantly looking for ways to improve quality, efficiency, and team morale

The Role:

  • Launch and lead a brand-new afternoon production shift
  • Manage over 100 operatives across automated and manual lines
  • Drive quality, safety, and productivity across the floor
  • Collaborate with planning, engineering, and other shift leads
  • Keep things running smoothly - from material supply to team performance
  • Build a skilled, motivated team and a positive, can-do culture
  • Spot and solve problems before they impact deadlines
  • Champion continuous improvement and 'right first time' standards

 

Whether you're coaching your team, troubleshooting on the floor, or shaping smarter processes - this role is hands-on, high-impact, and packed with potential.

Sound like the kind of challenge you're ready to own?

 

Apply now and take your next big step in a career that builds real things - and real futures.

 

Key Skills: Manufacturing, Production, Timber, planning, engineering, supervisor, management

 

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