Job Description
Job Title: Dayshift Production Manager
Location: Gwynedd coastal location in West Wales
Pay Range: £42k – £45k+ package +potential relocation
Contract Type: Permanent
4 on 4 off Days or Nights Available
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Dayshift or Nightshift Production Manager, a hands on leadership role
Our client is a global leader in FMCG manufacturing. Their manufacturing facility is currently experiencing sustained expansion and business growth, and in order to remain at the forefront of a highly competitive market place, an immediate opportunity has arisen for a proven production professional to manage a production area on dayshift or nightshift 4 on 4 off.
Key Responsibilities – Production Shift Manager
* The Shift Production Manager will oversee all operations across the department starting with safety then to optimize quality, line efficiency and delivery
* Lead a team of technical operators
* Reporting directly into the Plant Manager, you will be an integral part of the manufacturing team, undertaking a diverse role with responsibility for controlling the movement of all raw materials through to finished goods in the factory
* Acting as a change agent, you will be responsible for both the day-to-day management of technical and production professionals in your area, via your established management team
* Co-ordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitiveness
* Provide analysis, including the utilisation of continuous improvement tools
Qualifications & Requirements – Production Shift Manager
* Ideally with a considerable understanding of all areas of factory operations. Process, manufacturing, and packaging backgrounds considered
* You will also possess FMCG, Process or fast paced manufacturing industry experience, with factory knowledge and understanding of the key drivers within an FMCG factory
* You will be truly inspirational in your approach and management of people
* Have a proven record in driving improvements
* IOSH/NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous
* A driven and can-do attitude
* Knowledge of lean tools
* Passion and driven to create a culture based on delivering on time in full
* A hands-on leader
What we can offer –Production Shift Manager
* Continuous development programme in a global multisite company
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* An opportunity to work with a global family of employees on a mission to produce world class consumer products
* Exposure to world class process and manufacturing machinery
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to
Candidates who are currently a production shift leader, manager, manufacturing shift leader, production supervisor, production team leader, shift manager, people manager, production team manager, process manager, packaging line leader, may be suitable for this position.