Shift Manager

Our Client:
Our client is a high-volume manufacturing business based in the Durham area. Following a period of extensive investment in new technology and automation on the site, we are excited to be supporting the appointment of a Shift Manager into their Production Management team.

The opportunity:
As Shift Manager you will work as part of a Shift Management team and have responsibility for the effective and efficient management of a high quality production process, working collaboratively across multiple functions. You will continually identify and action opportunities for improvement, with a particular focus on Lean techniques and you will support the development of new manufacturing processes to support the sites new product launches as they continue to build on and cement their market position.

In your role you will have high level people focus, leading engagement and driving positive culture across the manufacturing function through relevant training, coaching and development.
About you:
As an experienced Shift Manager you will have a strong background in driving efficiencies and productivity through your teams, along with an deep understanding of how to manufacture complex products in a high volume manufacturing plant. You will be values driven with previous experience in coaching and developing Team Leaders and Operational teams, with a proven track record in the application of lean manufacturing principles to maximise performance in the plant.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the North East’s manufacturing businesses that continues to innovate and develop new products to continue to and expand globally.