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Production Shift Manager: Days and Nights
Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10
A GBP 45,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 3 days on, 2 off, 3 nights on, 4 off
7am : 7pm : 7pm : 7am 12hr shifts
Team Size: Managing 20:25 staff
About The Role
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a proactive and hands-on Production Shift Manager (days and nights) to lead operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring machine, material, and labor efficiencies are optimized while maintaining compliance with health and safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
This is a leadership role where you'll motivate and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, and deliver production targets in line with customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily shift operations to achieve production targets.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
- Monitor and improve material utilization, cycle times, and machine OEE.
- Deliver production requirements in line with the Production Plan.
- Provide induction training for new employees and conduct annual reviews.
- Manage labor planning, absence, and holidays in line with company policy.
- Drive housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
- Prepare detailed shift reports and communicate key issues effectively.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with other Shift Managers and departments to ensure smooth operations.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of health and safety and quality standards.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
- Experience in labor planning and performance management.
Skills and Attributes
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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Additional Requirements
- Flexibility to provide cover for other Shift Managers during absence or holidays, including night shift.
- Ability to work constructively with cross-functional teams.
If you would like to apply for the role of Production Shift Manager, please email or call Deb on.
Closing date is 20.8.2026. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role, and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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