Shift Production Manager Full Time

Job Overview:  Working exclusively with our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Production Shift Manager to join their team during an exciting period of sustained business growth.

Role:

• This role will suit candidates with experience as an Injection Moulding Setter Supervisor or in a production leadership/management role.
• Have a proactive approach to maintaining production efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
• Leading and supporting production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• As Production Shift Manager you will lead and support the production shift team, including operators, material handlers, tool fitters, and machine setters.
• Ensure KPI targets for Quality, efficiency, cost and service are consistently achieved.
• Maintain quality standards, training requirements, and good shopfloor discipline.
• Work closely with other departments to help keep the business running smoothly.
• Train, coach, and support team members in their day-to-day roles.
• Establish good working relationships with quality, sales, technical, finance and other key members of the business.
• Promote and continuously improve best-practice manufacturing processes and working methods
• Report and escalate Health & Safety and HR issues in a timely manner.

Experience Requirements:

• Excellent practical understanding of production shift management, shopfloor control, and compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and quality standards.
• Possess a good technical understanding of injection moulding processes.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a production shift management role within a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of applying Lean manufacturing principles, visual management, and continuous improvement.
• ONC/HNC qualification in an Engineering or Manufacturing discipline is preferred but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong computer literacy and the ability to use production management systems effectively.