Production Shift Manager

Job Details

We are proud to be working with a leading food manufacturing business in Telford (Shropshire) who is looking for a Production Shift Manager to join them on a permanent basis, this particular job will be working 8.30am-5pm Monday to Thursday with a 4.30pm finish on a Friday (39.5 hours per week), and the job comes with an annual salary of just under £53,000 per annum, which will rise to just over £55,000 per annum in October.

The hiring manager is looking for someone who has a minimum of 5 years Managerial experience and has a proven background in either a Production Manager / Operations Manager/ Continuous Improvement Manager / Shift Manager / Manufacturing Manager / Production Operations Manager / Production Lead / Shift Leader role. The hiring manager would also prefer to have someone who holds an ILM or CMI qualification (level 3 or above) and/or qualifications in either Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing. Previous experience from within the food manufacturing industry would be preferred, but is not essential.

We are looking for someone who lives within a 30 mile radius of Telford (Shropshire).

This is a minimum of a 2 stage interview process, the first stage will consist of a numeracy and literacy assessment being completed on site in Telford, and providing you pass this the second interview will be a formal interview with the key stakeholders of the business, as well as you having a full factory tour.

What You Will Do

• Oversee daily production plans, ensuring all equipment and resources are in place for seamless operations.
• Develop strategies to manage orders efficiently and troubleshoot challenges as they arise.
• Analyse performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Monitor product quality and line efficiency, driving improvements to meet production standards.
• Lead projects, ensuring deadlines are met and production goals are achieved.
• Review and reduce waste, identifying opportunities to minimise scrap and enhance efficiency.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role - ESSENTIAL
• You MUST hold either an ILM or CMI qualification, or equivalent (level 3 or above) and/or qualifications in either Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement logical solutions.
• Leadership capabilities with a focus on team development and performance.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Additional Information

In this role, you'll be part of a company that thrives on determination, quality, integrity, and teamwork. These core values define the people who succeed here. You'll work alongside a like-minded team, sharing a commitment to pushing boundaries and driving innovation. With a focus on delivering exceptional quality and maintaining the highest standards, your contributions as a Production Shift Manager will have a direct impact on the company's success.

Location: Telford (Shropshire) – you MUST live within a 30 mile radius.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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