Production Shift Manager

Job description

Production Shift Manager

Huddersfield

Monday – Friday, days/afters

£42,000 - £48,000

Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to once again be supporting a global specialist manufacturer in Huddersfield to recruit a Production Shift Manager. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-paced business and take charge of driving productivity, quality, H&S and continuous improvement across the shift.

Key Responsibilities of the Production Shift Manager include:

• Lead and motivate production teams to achieve daily and long-term operational targets
• Ensure products are manufactured to the correct specification, quality standards and efficiency levels
• Monitor performance data and drive improvements using KPIs
• Analyse downtime and work closely with Maintenance to improve equipment performance
• Manage labour planning to meet production schedules while controlling costs
• Provide clear communication and effective handovers between shifts
• Take full responsibility for health and safety on shift, ensuring compliance with policies
• Develop, coach and upskill your team
• Manage performance, absence, training and all 1st line management responsibilities
• Ensure quality systems are followed and maintain an audit-ready environment
• Investigate quality issues and implement preventative improvements
• Promote and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the shift

We’re looking for Production Shift Managers with the below skills & experience:

• Experienced in managing large teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Confident developing and coaching individuals to reach their full potential
• IOSH Managing Safely qualified (or similar)
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety standards and continuous improvement methodologies
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and production data
• A clear communicator who can balance strategic thinking with reactive decision-making
• Commercially aware, proactive and decisive
• A natural leader who takes ownership, drives standards and leads by example

This is a full-time, shift-based role requiring flexibility and occasional overtime to ensure business continuity.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a key operational area and lead a team to deliver excellence every shift, reach out to Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell for further details

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Huddersfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English