Production Shift Manager
Ref: AS7458311
Manchester, United Kingdom
£45,000
- Permanent
- Lean Manufacturing
- High-Volume Manufacturing
- Operational Efficiency
About the candidate
This candidate is a seasoned production professional with strong experience across high-volume manufacturing environments, including FMCG, automotive components and food processing. They bring a hands-on leadership style, supporting busy production teams while keeping safety, quality and performance firmly on track.
They have a clear strength in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, with a track record of improving output, reducing downtime and building confident, well-trained teams. Motivated by sustainable practices and innovative production solutions, they would be a strong fit for a construction-focused manufacturing environment.
What makes them great?
- Improves Operational Output: Implemented lean methodologies that increased production output by around 15% within a busy FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Develops High-Performing Teams: Created training programmes that reduced onboarding time by around 30%, helping new starters become productive more quickly.
- Reduces Downtime: Supported process optimisation and maintenance planning that contributed to a downtime reduction of around 12%.
Areas of expertise
- Production Leadership: Experienced in leading shift teams of up to 20 people across fast-paced manufacturing and assembly environments.
- Lean Manufacturing: Confident implementing lean methods, process improvements and waste reduction initiatives to improve operational performance.
- Quality, Safety & Compliance: Strong focus on health and safety standards, quality checks, audits and maintaining a positive production culture.