Shift Manager

Shift Manager Northampton. £56,000. Monday-Friday 3-Shift – Lates / Earlies / Nights. Benefits: Private Pension + X4 Life Assurance, 33 Days Holiday, Comprehensive Leadership & Development Plan – Loads of Training & Quals, Discounted Memberships, 24/7 EAP. Would you like to work for a growing local business, that has the job security of being part of a multi-billion-pound global manufacturer, at their flagship UK site. They are looking for an experienced Shift Manager to lead the operation, drive improvements and develop various teams.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the other Shift Managers, leading a team of X3 team leaders & X40 staff; When working on the night shift, be the most senior person on site; Carry out shift handovers, floor walks speaking to team members and team leaders; Monitor production plans, overlook reports, KPi performance management; Training and performance management of team leaders; Manage factory workflow, planning, identify areas of improvement, maximise output; Work closely with engineering, safety, quality, sales & planning teams

Requirements

Proactive person – leading from the shopfloor; Must have worked in a busy manufacturing operation previously; Managed a similar size team / structure; Able to demonstrate solid leadership skills and ownership; Target and results driven person; Six Sigma, IOSH, ILM qualified; Strong decision making skills – able to make things happen strategically when on night shift; Knowledge of lean manufacturing – 5S, Kaizen, RCA

Benefits

Private Pension + X4 Life Assurance; 33 Days Holiday; Comprehensive Leadership & Development Plan – Loads of Training & Quals; Discounted Memberships; 24/7 EAP