Production Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager – Greenwich - £68,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Ex. Benefits – Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead our client’s Plant Production area. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient production across a rotating shift pattern

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You will act as the primary Production lead on site, driving performance, standards, and accountability while working closely with cross-functional team

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This is a people-led leadership role, requiring strong capability in managing teams, handling complex employee relations issues, and building a high-performance culture, not just technical production oversig

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Shift Rotation Sum

maryThis is a rotating 4-day shift pattern (Friday to Monday 37.5 hours a week) covering both days and nig

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Why a

• pply?Competitive total pac
• kage!Significant leadership responsibility – a true site-based Production Manager role with ownership of shift performance and team leade
• rshipStrong career impact and visibility – direct influence on production performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement out
• comesOpportunity to shape culture – play a key role in building a high-performance, safety-first, people-focused production enviro
• nmentCross-functional exposure in a complex manufacturing setting – work closely with engineering, quality, HR, maintenance, and supply chain teams in a highly collaborative enviro

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The

• Role:Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating
• shiftsEnsure safe, compliant, and high-quality production output in line with H&S and Quality sta
• ndardsOwn people management activities, including performance reviews, development plans, absence management, and disciplinary pro
• cessesDrive shift performance against KPIs, including output, efficiency, and schedule adh
• erenceAct as the primary Production lead on shift, coordinating cross-functional issue reso
• lutionPromote and embed Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (6S, RCA, 5
• Whys)Oversee production planning, shift loading, and skills allo
• cationLead investigations and corrective actions for safety, quality, and operational

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What we’re looki

• ng for:Proven people management experience in a manufacturing/industrial production envi
• ronmentStrong experience managing employee relations cases (disciplinaries, investigations, absence and performance mana
• gement)Demonstrated ability to lead shift-based production teams in a fast-paced operational envi
• ronmentStrong knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality compliance within production s
• ettingsExperience with Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement tools (e.g. 6S, RCA,
• 5 Whys)Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills, working effectively with engineering, quality, maintenance, and suppor

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hat NextIf you’re looking for a role where you can combine your production leadership experience combined with excellent people management skills then this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact – please submit your CV for consid