Manufacturing Shift Manager
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Job Location:
Huntingdon - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were looking for a motivated Shift Manager to join our Manufacturing team in Huntingdon. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a highperforming production shift drive operational excellence and shape the culture and performance of a key area of our site.
As Shift Manager youll take ownership of all Extrusion operations on your shift ensuring Safety Quality Delivery Cost and Morale remain at the heart of everything we do.
What youll be responsible for
Safety & Standards
Champion safe working practices and adherence to standard ways of working.
Foster a positive safety culture leading by example and driving improvements across the shift.
Leadership & People Development
Lead coach and develop a team of 13 direct and 2 indirect reports.
Build a culture of manufacturing excellence by engaging supporting and upskilling your team.
Conduct performance reviews manage training and handle absence (holidays sickness RTW interviews).
Performance Delivery
Drive operational KPIs through clear prioritisation decisionmaking and structured daily routines.
Chair daily Tier 1 meetings challenge nonconformance and ensure robust countermeasures are in place.
Work collaboratively with other Shift Managers and Functional Leads to exceed site targets.
Communication & Collaboration
Deliver daily shift briefs and maintain strong communication through 1:1s visual management and reporting.
Feed key issues and improvement ideas into the daily Manufacturing Performance Review process.
Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Work with Engineering to address breakdowns and machine issues promptly.
Use structured problemsolving and Lean toolsincluding 5Sto improve processes increase output and reduce waste.
Encourage a culture where improvement ideas are embraced and acted upon.
Planning & Organisation
Ensure staffing and technical capability levels are sufficient to meet production demand.
Manage absence effectively and support production trials as required.
Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation (RAs SSOWs SOPs) is consistently followed.
What youll bring
Proven experience developing highperforming teams within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
Confident communicator across all levels written and verbal.
Experience using Continuous Improvement and Lean tools in a production environment.
Skilled in structured problemsolving and navigating complex issues.
A handson leadership stylestrategic when needed but not afraid to get stuck in.
Experience conducting performance reviews coaching teams and managing difficult conversations.
Strong IT capability (Excel essential; Power BI desirable).
Salary: 50837.37 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)
Shifts: We operate a Panama style shift pattern which are 12 hours long and inclusive of day and night shifts and weekend working.
Benefits:
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Life Assurance 6x annual salary
Critical illness cover
Pension contribution up to 10%
Dental and healthcare cash plan
Enhanced parental leave
Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants
Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to My Strength
Cycle to work scheme
Plus many more
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging where all our employees feel empowered can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the companys Growth with Purpose strategy.
For us equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether its offering flexibility in scheduling interviews or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
About Company
We develop a variety of high-quality piping solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe.
