Production Shift Manager – Greenwich – up to £68,000 + Car Allow. + Bonus + Ex. Benefits – Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead our client’s Plant Production area. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient production across a rotating shift pattern.
You will act as the primary Production lead on site, driving performance, standards, and accountability while working closely with cross-functional teams.
This is a people-led leadership role, requiring strong capability in managing teams, handling complex employee relations issues, and building a high-performance culture, not just technical production oversight.
Shift Rotation Summary
This is a rotating 4-day shift pattern (Friday to Monday 37.5 hours a week) covering both days and nights.
Why apply?
- Competitive total package!
- Significant leadership responsibility – a true site-based Production Manager role with ownership of shift performance and team leadership
- Strong career impact and visibility – direct influence on production performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement outcomes
- Opportunity to shape culture – play a key role in building a high-performance, safety-first, people-focused production environment
- Cross-functional exposure in a complex manufacturing setting – work closely with engineering, quality, HR, maintenance, and supply chain teams in a highly collaborative environment
The Role:
- Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating shifts
- Ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality production output in line with H&S and Quality standards
- Own people management activities, including performance reviews, development plans, absence management, and disciplinary processes
- Drive shift performance against KPIs, including output, efficiency, and schedule adherence
- Act as the primary Production lead on shift, coordinating cross-functional issue resolution
- Promote and embed Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (6S, RCA, 5 Whys)
- Oversee production planning, shift loading, and skills allocation
- Lead investigations and corrective actions for safety, quality, and operational issues
What we’re looking for:
- Proven people management experience in a manufacturing/industrial production environment
- Strong experience managing employee relations cases (disciplinaries, investigations, absence and performance management)
- Demonstrated ability to lead shift-based production teams in a fast-paced operational environment
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality compliance within production settings
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement tools (e.g. 6S, RCA, 5 Whys)
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills, working effectively with engineering, quality, maintenance, and support teams
What Next
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine your production leadership experience combined with excellent people management skills then this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact – please submit your CV for consideration.
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