Shift Manager
Job Description
Shift Manager Opportunity in Poole!
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
THE BUSINESS
We are seeking to appoint a commercially minded operational Shift Leader to take full shift-level accountability within our clients high-volume reverse production facility. Within the role you will take responsibility to lead a shift between a rotational day and back shift. You will be in charge of circa 20 reports including production staff, a Team Leader and a Supervisor.
This is a position of authority and ownership. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across Yard, All-In-One (AIO), Production Line, CoPro and Warehouse operations - responsible for delivering daily production and recovery targets, controlling labour cost, maintaining safety standards and protecting operational flow.
THE ROLE
Delivering planned vehicle throughput and recovery performance
THE PERSON
Experienced production or manufacturing leader
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Westray Recruitment Group.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Basic Salary package of Circa £50k base per annum
- Monday - Friday working hours, 2 shift pattern - Rotating shifts: 06:00-15:00 / 15:00-00:00
- Opportunity to drive the business forward, working closely with Director in what is an exciting period for the business.
- Opportunity to join a business who is actively investing for the future.
- 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Site based role in Poole
- Genuine training and development opportunities
- Excellent team/company dynamic built on an excellent culture
- Clear career progression path.
THE BUSINESS
We are seeking to appoint a commercially minded operational Shift Leader to take full shift-level accountability within our clients high-volume reverse production facility. Within the role you will take responsibility to lead a shift between a rotational day and back shift. You will be in charge of circa 20 reports including production staff, a Team Leader and a Supervisor.
This is a position of authority and ownership. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams across Yard, All-In-One (AIO), Production Line, CoPro and Warehouse operations - responsible for delivering daily production and recovery targets, controlling labour cost, maintaining safety standards and protecting operational flow.
THE ROLE
Delivering planned vehicle throughput and recovery performance
- Controlling labour productivity, utilisation and overtime
- Managing bottlenecks, backlog and takt adherence in real time
- Protecting contribution margin through disciplined execution
- Reducing scrap, damage and rework
- Leading safety compliance and risk response
- Driving structured continuous improvement across the shift
- Attending shift meetings, ensuring shift handovers and report writing
THE PERSON
Experienced production or manufacturing leader
- Has led large teams in fast-paced operational environments
- Understands cost, value and margin - not just output
- Confident, data-led decision maker under pressure
- Able to deliver "soft" HR skills including training & development, recruitment & selection and appraisals, etc.
- Proven track record of improving performance and eliminating waste
- Brings visible leadership presence and accountability
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Westray Recruitment Group.