Production Shift leader
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | Aldridge, West Midlands, WS9 8BL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1733_1774638776 |
Summary
Job Title: Production Shift Manager
Location: Aldridge Walsall Building
Working hours: 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts 6am-6pm/6pm-6am
Pay: negotiable depending on experience
About the role: We are recruiting a hands-on Production Shift Manager for a leading building products manufacturer. You will run shift operations, deliver production targets, drive safety and quality compliance, and lead continuous improvement. This is a leadership role with clear responsibility for people, performance and process improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Communicate and promote Company, Factory and team plans; translate those plans into focused shift actions to achieve defined objectives.
- Lead, motivate and develop the shift team through structured performance reviews, coaching and clear accountability to ensure delivery of targets.
- drive continuous improvement across production, quality and efficiency.
- Implement and enforce Company and Factory control procedures to maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality statutory requirements.
- Collect, assimilate and analyse production and process data; use insight to set priorities, drive corrective actions and achieve KPIs.
- Develop and maintain systems and standards for world-class housekeeping using 5S principles.
- Manage procurement of production materials, goods and services within defined areas to support uninterrupted production.
- Collaborate effectively with maintenance, engineering, planning and other departments to resolve issues and meet operational objectives.
Essential qualifications & experience
- Proven track record in a continuous manufacturing environment at this level or above.
- High degree of self-motivation with the ability to self-manage and adapt to changing business needs.
- Strong focus on achieving targets and deadlines with demonstrable organisational skills.
- Leadership and people management experience; ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.
- Experience applying structured problem solving techniques to resolve production issues.
- Ability to communicate and work collaboratively across all departments and levels of the business.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and shift allowance
- Ongoing development and progression opportunities within a national manufacturing business
- Supportive environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Full time, permanent role
- Bonus scheme
- Shift Allowance
- Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
- 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
- 3x life insurance
- Share Save scheme eligibility
- Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
- Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
- Personal development and career progression opportunities
How to apply: Submit CV in the first instance
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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