Production Shift Manager
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | Flintshire, Flintshire, CH8 7GJ |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NE56895_1768908349 |
Summary
Job Title: Production Shift Manager
Location: Flintshire
Hours: 12-hour shifts, days and nights, rotating
Salary: NEG / DOE
Overview
Lead and control shift manufacturing operations to deliver safe, efficient and on-time production, while managing Supervisors/Shift Leaders and ensuring compliance with company and ISO standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate shift Supervisors/Team Leaders to meet production plans and KPIs.
- Plan labour, manage overtime/agency use and ensure adequate holiday/absence cover.
- Control materials and stock (including aged stock) and ensure accurate ERP booking and labelling.
- Ensure machinery and equipment are safe, maintained and available, liaising with engineering/contractors.
- Enforce health & safety, quality, environmental and compliance requirements (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 37301, CE).
- Investigate incidents, maintain records and produce reports/data for management.
- Support training, performance management, recruitment and continuous improvement activities.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in manufacturing shift management or a senior supervisory role.
- Strong background in production planning, resource allocation and KPI delivery.
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and shop-floor data.
- Good understanding of H&S and ISO-based quality/environmental systems.
Preferred
Qualification in Manufacturing/Engineering or similar.
- IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent H&S training.
Key Skills
- Strong leadership and people management.
- Organised, data-focused and KPI-driven.
- Confident communicator and problem solver.
Please call Nicola at HRGO recruitment on 0151 4393051 or 07718490426 or email Nicola.Evans@hrgo.co.uk