Shift Manager

Job Title

Shift Manager

Location

Elland, Halifax, HX5 9JP

Working Pattern

Permanent · Continental shift pattern – 4 days on, 4 days off

Responsibilities

• You’ll take ownership of the shift day to day – the operation, performance and equipment – making sure targets and KPIs are consistently delivered.
• You’ll lead, coach and develop your supervisors and wider shift team, bringing them onside and building a high‑performing, engaged group.
• You’ll put health and safety first, taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and your team and ensuring everyone works to company H&S policy.
• You’ll make sure all goods are manufactured to the required quality standards – correctly packaged, identified, labelled and stored to preserve quality and integrity.
• You’ll drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement, using lean tools to remove waste and raise standards.
• You’ll ensure accurate, timely transactions through our WMS / NetSuite (MRP) systems and maintain tight inventory control, including regular stock checks.
• You’ll analyse customer returns and concerns, putting effective containment and corrective actions in place.
• You’ll own SOPs, training records and cross‑functional cover, making sure your team is trained on new and existing products.
• You’ll maintain the highest 5S and housekeeping standards, with the shift handed over clean and ready for the team that follows.
• You’ll work closely with Engineering, Quality, Health & Safety and the People team to keep the shift running smoothly and resolve issues at pace.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing or operations environment, managing sizeable teams.
• A confident communicator and decisive leader – someone who can make a call, back themselves when challenged, and keep their team onside.
• Strong lean manufacturing / continuous improvement experience, with the ability to talk through where and how you’ve applied tools such as Six Sigma, 5S, value stream mapping, 5 Whys and fishbone analysis.
• A real strength in process discipline – ours are black and white, and you’ll understand why that matters.
• Sound problem‑solving and the ability to think on your feet when the day changes.
• Strong emotional awareness – able to manage difficult situations with care while always acting in the best interests of the team and the business.
• Experience of people management and HR / people processes, with resilience and a genuine commitment to your team.
• A solid health & safety mindset – formal lean qualifications (Six Sigma Green / Black Belt, 5S) and an IOSH (or equivalent) qualification are highly advantageous.

Additional Requirements

• Resilience and composure when the pressure is on – this is a fast‑moving environment and you’ll set the tone for your shift.
• An openness to learn every day, and the humility to keep developing as a leader.
• The drive to improve – always asking how the shift, the process or the team could be better.
• The character to make tough decisions, and the care to bring people with you.

Benefits

We have a great track record of developing talent, and this role is built on growth – for you and your team. You’ll be placed with an experienced manager for a structured handover, given a full induction, and trained in our systems, processes and people policies so you can lead with confidence. As the business grows, there’s real scope to grow your team – and your career – with it.

At A‑SAFE we invest in our people, offering training, professional study support and long‑term career opportunities. You’ll have real ownership of your shift from the outset, the autonomy to drive improvement, and the backing to make it happen.

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