Operations Shift Manager (12‑Month Contract)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Production Shift Manager to manage and inspire a multi‑skilled team in a high‑volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for delivering shift performance, driving operational excellence, and ensuring that all activities meet strict safety, quality, environmental, and production standards.

You will play a key leadership role in executing daily and weekly production plans, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring strong communication throughout the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a multi‑skilled operations team, ensuring full engagement and high performance.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Execute daily and weekly production plans to meet business targets and operational commitments.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat service or quality issues.
• Communicate clearly and consistently through established daily, weekly, and monthly team routines.
• Drive operational excellence by embedding continuous improvement practices using lean principles and systems.
• Support a results‑oriented culture through effective workload prioritization and strong decision‑making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Third‑level qualification in a business or technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• People management/ supervisory/ team‑leading experience is essential
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team‑based environment.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise workload in a fast‑paced setting.
• Computer literacy.
• Effective facilitation, presentation, and team‑building skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow within a global organisation.
• Full benefits package starting on day one.
• Access to exceptional learning and development programmes.
• Work alongside a world‑class manufacturing team in state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

Shift Details

• 2-3 days per week (rotating)
• 12 hour shift
• Rotating Days/ nights
• Perfect for work/life balance