Production Shift Manager
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,000 to £47,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | LE67 0EF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 153192-1121 |
Summary
Job Title: Production Shift Manager
Location: Leicestershire
Shift: Afternoon (2pm-10pm)
Step into a brand-new leadership role and shape the future of modern manufacturing!
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for making things happen? We're looking for a Production Shift Manager to build and lead a driven afternoon team at a cutting-edge timber engineering facility.
This isn't just another management role - it's a chance to drive innovation, build a high-performing team, and make a real impact in a growing, forward-thinking operation.
What's in it for you?
• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy more!)
• Private Healthcare & enhanced family leave
• Pension, life assurance, and share scheme
• Loads of perks via our employee rewards portal
• Support with professional development and memberships
• 3+ years of production or manufacturing management experience (timber frame or construction a plus!)
• A natural motivator who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Expert in health & safety, people management, and performance coaching
• Confident managing large teams and multiple production lines
• Ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved wherever needed
• Constantly looking for ways to improve quality, efficiency, and team morale
• Launch and lead a brand-new afternoon production shift
• Manage over 100 operatives across automated and manual lines
• Drive quality, safety, and productivity across the floor
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, and other shift leads
• Keep things running smoothly - from material supply to team performance
• Build a skilled, motivated team and a positive, can-do culture
• Spot and solve problems before they impact deadlines
• Champion continuous improvement and 'right first time' standards
Whether you're coaching your team, troubleshooting on the floor, or shaping smarter processes - this role is hands-on, high-impact, and packed with potential.
Sound like the kind of challenge you're ready to own?
Apply now and take your next big step in a career that builds real things - and real futures.
Key Skills: Manufacturing, Production, Timber, planning, engineering, supervisor, management
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