Full job description Rewards and Benefits on Offer;
*An inclusive and supportive team culture
*World class on-site employee facilities.
*A highly secure business with an incredibly strong order book
*25 days holiday plus BH
*A great company pension
*On-site gym
*On-site parking
*Private Healthcare
MTrec’s New Opportunity.
MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Newcastle, who are looking to recruit a Shift Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a successful company that really puts their employees at the heart of their business. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a ’can do’ attitude who has a drive to succeed and motivate others. If this role is of interest to you, you may be an experienced shift manager, or a senior team leader looking for your next step, then please apply now.
The Job You’ll Do.
*Effectively lead shift operations, ensuring resources are prioritised and allocated to meet operational requirements.
*Manage shift changes and handovers to maintain seamless operational continuity.
*Conduct initial Safety and Conduct investigations in line with company procedures.
*Carry out Return to Work meetings following employee absences.
*Conduct low-level conduct and absence management meetings.
*Ensure stock checks are completed accurately and on schedule.
*Make labour allocation decisions and maintain accurate absence records.
*Monitor and manage daily operational KPIs to achieve performance targets.
*Lead daily operational meetings to communicate priorities, performance, and key updates.
*Coordinate the ordering of PPE and workwear to maintain adequate stock levels.
*Promote 100% shift participation in Unsafe Situation Reporting to support a proactive safety culture.
*Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping across the operational area.
*Escalate out-of-hours operational, engineering, and SHE issues to the relevant managers as required.
*Work a rotating three-shift pattern, covering day, night, and back shifts to support 24/7 operations.
About You;
*Experience managing a team within an engineering/manufacturing environment
*Educated to GCSE level or above
*Additional Management qualifications are desirable but not required (IOSH, NVQ, NEBOSH, LEAN etc.)
*Committed to health & safety
*Act as a positive role model and set a good example
*Possesses a can-do positive attitude with a drive to succeed and motivate others
*Possesses excellent communication skills
*Remain calm under pressure