Shift Manager

Shift Manager
Newark, Nottinghamshire
£52,000 + Excellent Benefits
4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights Rotation)
  
Are you an experienced Shift Manager ready to lead in a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We’re recruiting a Shift Manager on behalf of a well-invested, forward-thinking manufacturer based in Newark. With significant investment across people, plant and technology, this is a standout opportunity for a hands-on Shift Manager to take ownership of shift performance, drive continuous improvement, and lead from the front.

If you thrive in a 24/7 production setting and enjoy motivating teams to deliver results, this Shift Manager role could be your next career move.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Shift Manager

• Leading, coaching and developing a multi-skilled production team
• Driving safety-first behaviours across your shift
• Managing production performance, KPIs and output targets
• Monitoring machinery, processes and materials to ensure smooth operations
• Working closely with Engineering to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Ensuring high standards of quality, compliance and GMP
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site

As Shift Manager, you’ll have full accountability for shift performance and play a key role in site-wide operational success.

What We’re Looking For in a Shift Manager

• Proven leadership experience in a 24/7 manufacturing, processing or FMCG environment
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire
• Experience managing KPIs, production targets and continuous improvement
• Confident communicator who can engage teams across all levels
• Safety-focused mindset with strong knowledge of compliance standards
• Full UK driving licence and own transport (site location essential)
• Able to work 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights

This opportunity would suit an established Shift Manager, Production Manager, Operations Supervisor, or Manufacturing Team Leader seeking progression.

What’s In It For You?

• £52,000 salary
• Company pension scheme
• Increasing annual leave with length of service
• Life assurance
• Occupational health support
• Employee assistance programme
• Genuine career progression within a growing, heavily invested business

Easily commutable from Newark, Lincoln, Mansfield, Worksop, Retford and surrounding Nottinghamshire / Lincolnshire areas.
If you’re an experienced Shift Manager looking for a high-impact leadership role where you can genuinely influence performance and culture, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss this Shift Manager opportunity in confidence.
  
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