Night Shift Production Manager

Job Title: Night Shift Production Manager

Location: Chester-Le-Street

Salary: Competitive (Discussed upon application) Plus Shift Allowance

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package plus shift allowance
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities to share scheme
• Ongoing training and development

The Company:
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking UK manufacturer renowned for innovation, quality, and exceptional service. Part of a global group with over 4,000 employees worldwide, this company values its people and fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. Working here means being part of a team driving excellence and offering significant career growth opportunities within a dynamic industry.

Working Hours: Permanent Night Shift 9pm – 7am (Beginning Monday night finishing Friday am)

Job Description:
As a Production Manager, you will oversee operations across three areas, ensuring efficient delivery of business targets, including output, quality, cost, compliance, health and safety, and team management. You will play a pivotal role in driving improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Safety: Promote and enforce a culture of exemplary safety standards and compliance.
• People Management: Lead, motivate, and engage a team of supervisors and production staff. Deliver regular team briefings, manage absence protocols, and provide training.
• Output: Monitor and plan to meet hourly, daily, and weekly production targets while adjusting for challenges.
• Compliance: Conduct routine audits and ensure adherence to ISO and company standards.
• Cost Management: Control production area costs, including headcount, overtime, and material waste.
• Quality: Ensure consistent product quality and address any deviations promptly.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to optimize processes and enhance reliability.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven operational knowledge in a manufacturing environment
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
• Strong data-driven decision-making abilities
• Ability to challenge norms and drive improvements
• Proficient in problem-solving and change management
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques

Why Should You Apply?

• Join a company committed to innovation and excellence
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture
• Gain access to robust training programs and development opportunities
• Make a tangible impact in a role offering variety and challenge

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