A brand-new management vacancy in West Yorkshire, ideal for a candidate with a leadership background within a GMP regulated environment.
A successful and well-known manufacturing business in Skipton is seeking a Production Shift Manager to oversee and improve the day-to-day operations of within one of their production shift patterns, working 5 days p/w onsite. The position is offering a starting salary of up to £50,000 p/a and a 9-day working fortnight, taking a leadership position on their late shift and reporting directly to the senior management team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact through the management and development of a dedicated shopfloor team, ensuring that safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met within a regulated GMP environment. If you are passionate about fostering a positive culture and driving operational excellence, this position will allow you to thrive while making a real difference.
What you’ll do:
As Production Shift Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of your designated production shift by nurturing a dependable team environment focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency:
*Directly manage the shopfloor team by providing guidance, support, and encouragement through recognition schemes and regular welfare checks.
*Oversee team attendance including overtime approvals, holiday management, return to work interviews, and absence reviews to ensure smooth operations.
*Lead performance management processes such as appraisals, feedback sessions, and performance improvement plans when necessary.
*Own the skills matrix and coordinate training plans for the shift in close collaboration with improvement leads to maintain sufficient trained resources.
*Deliver engaging shift briefings and facilitate effective two-way communication between the shopfloor team and wider business functions.
*Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute actively to the people plan aimed at creating a positive workplace culture.
*Manage grievance and disciplinary processes in accordance with HR policies while supporting recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
*Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring closure of corrective actions while promoting strong housekeeping standards for safety compliance.
*Raise deviations for non-conformances, own minor deviations, contribute to major deviation investigations, and support CAPA actions for quality assurance.
*Monitor daily telemetry systems including response to alarms as required while ensuring adherence to production plans through process optimisation.
What you’ll bring:
To be considered for the Production Shift Manager position, you’ll need to demonstrate the ability to manage diverse and varied teams within a regulated GMP manufacturing environment, having previously operated in a Value Stream, Production or Manufacturing management-level role. You’ll bring not only technical expertise but also strong interpersonal skills that enable you to foster collaboration among diverse teams, managing all facets of shopfloor operations while driving employee engagement initiatives that build trust within the workforce. A familiarity with manual or semi-automated production processes will ensure you can maintain rigorous quality standards while optimising output, while experience with computerised systems such as Oracle is highly desirable to help deliver projects against budgetary goals. The company are especially keen to speak to candidates who have previously delivered Lean, CI or Quality Improvement initiatives from a leadership position that have delivered measurable successes and improvements.
*Proven experience supervising and leading production teams within a regulated GMP facility.
*Demonstrated ability to manage team performance including conducting appraisals, feedback sessions, absence reviews, and implementing performance improvement plans.
*Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance requirements with practical experience in accident investigation and risk assessment updates.
*Experience managing low to medium volume production using manual or semi-automated processes while maintaining high standards of quality control.
*Excellent communication skills enabling effective collaboration both within the production team and cross-functionally across departments.
*Working knowledge of computerised systems such as Oracle for tracking consumables usage against budgetary constraints.
*Ability to conduct detailed data analysis for identifying areas of improvement related to equipment effectiveness or process optimisation initiatives.
*Practical experience applying continuous improvement methodologies within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
*Proven track record supporting recruitment processes including onboarding new team members into an inclusive workplace culture.
*Capacity for handling grievance or disciplinary procedures sensitively in line with HR policies.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and supported. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that accommodate individual needs alongside generous training programmes designed for personal development within manufacturing. The focus on continuous improvement means employees are encouraged to participate actively in projects that drive operational excellence, making it an ideal place for those who want their contributions recognised while growing professionally. With robust health & safety protocols in place plus access to modern technology platforms like Oracle for efficient resource management, this company ensures staff can perform at their best without compromising on well-being or compliance standards.
What’s next:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career by joining a supportive team where your expertise will make a difference, please apply today by clicking on the link provided below.
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