Production Shift Manager

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 1 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 for further details