The company
Nigel Wright are currently supporting a fast-paced, high-performing manufacturing operation where safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything they do. With a strong focus on people, performance and innovation, the business prides itself on empowering leaders to make a real impact on day-to-day operations and long-term success. You’ll be part of an environment that values teamwork, accountability and excellence across the full manufacturing cycle.  

The role
As a Shift Manager, you will lead multiple cross-functional shift teams. You’ll have full accountability for delivering safe, efficient and high-quality production, ensuring products are delivered on time and within agreed financial targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and developing teams through strong, visible leadership and effective communication
• Delivering production plans in full by optimising people, materials and equipment
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement using lean tools and methodologies
• Ensuring full compliance with GMP, quality standards, site hygiene and audit requirements
• Owning departmental performance across productivity, quality, cost control and inventory accuracy
• Championing health & safety, leading investigations and ensuring corrective actions are embedded
• Working closely with engineering to ensure planned maintenance supports operational performance

This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions and actions will directly influence operational results and team engagement.
The candidate
You’ll be an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a demanding, operational environment and enjoys developing people while driving performance.

You will bring:

• At least five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement and lean principles
• Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse, cross-functional teams
• A structured, detail-focused approach with the confidence to make difficult decisions
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure

Above all, you’ll be passionate about continuous improvement, developing others and delivering results in a highly automated manufacturing setting. If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can genuinely influence performance and culture, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

This is a shift based role.