Production Shift Leader

Production Shift Leader

£35,000 | Monday to Friday | Manufacturing

Let’s keep this real.

This is a proper hands-on Shift Leader role — not a clipboard-and-coffee job and not a “babysit the line” situation either.

You’ll be on the shop floor, leading from the front, running a safe and efficient shift, supporting your people, and making sure production hits its numbers without cutting corners.

If you like structure, standards, and seeing a good shift run smoothly because you made it happen — you’ll like this.

What you’ll be doing (day to day)

• Leading a production team on shift — people, machines, pace and priorities

• Owning health & safety on your shift (it’s non-negotiable)

• Making sure quality, service and OTIF targets are met

• Managing machine performance, set-ups, downtime and crew allocation

• Running shift handovers, toolbox talks and team briefings

• Supporting training, performance reviews and development plans

• Handling absence, conduct and investigations fairly and professionally

• Stepping up for the Production Supervisor when needed

• Keeping systems and shift reports accurate and up to date

In short: you run the shift.

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Production / Shift / Line Leader in manufacturing

• Comfortable being hands-on and visible on the shop floor

• Strong understanding of H&S, quality and production targets

• Confident managing people — performance, absence, day-to-day issues

• Calm under pressure, organised, and decisive

• Someone who leads by example (no hiding in the office)

What’s in it for you

• £35,000 salary

• Monday to Friday working (yes, really)

• Pension and annual leave

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Ongoing training and development

• 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family

• A business that actually invests in its people and takes safety seriously

The honest bit

• This isn’t a role for someone who wants an easy shift or to coast.

• It is a great role for someone who enjoys responsibility, likes running a tight ship, and wants their evenings and weekends back.

Interested?
Apply now or message me for a straight-talking chat about whether it’s right for you.

No fluff. No nonsense. Just a solid Shift Leader role with decent hours and a fair salary