Production Shift Manager – Greenwich – £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 team
s.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 oversig
ht.Shift Rotation Sum
maryThis is a rotating 4-day shift pattern (Friday to Monday 37.5 hours a week) covering both days and nig
hts.Why a
- pply?Competitive total pac
- kage!Significant leadership responsibility – a true site-based Production Manager role with ownership of shift performance and team leade
- rshipStrong career impact and visibility – direct influence on production performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement out
- comesOpportunity to shape culture – play a key role in building a high-performance, safety-first, people-focused production enviro
- nmentCross-functional exposure in a complex manufacturing setting – work closely with engineering, quality, HR, maintenance, and supply chain teams in a highly collaborative enviro
nmentThe
- Role:Lead and manage Production Team Leaders and Technicians across rotating
- shiftsEnsure safe, compliant, and high-quality production output in line with H&S and Quality sta
- ndardsOwn people management activities, including performance reviews, development plans, absence management, and disciplinary pro
- cessesDrive shift performance against KPIs, including output, efficiency, and schedule adh
- erenceAct as the primary Production lead on shift, coordinating cross-functional issue reso
- lutionPromote and embed Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives (6S, RCA, 5
- Whys)Oversee production planning, shift loading, and skills allo
- cationLead investigations and corrective actions for safety, quality, and operational
issuesWhat we’re looki
- ng for:Proven people management experience in a manufacturing/industrial production envi
- ronmentStrong experience managing employee relations cases (disciplinaries, investigations, absence and performance mana
- gement)Demonstrated ability to lead shift-based production teams in a fast-paced operational envi
- ronmentStrong knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality compliance within production s
- ettingsExperience 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 suppor
t teamsW
hat NextIf 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 consid
eration….