Shift Leader

W Talent are exclusively representing a leading manufacturing business to recruit a Shift Leader on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer where you'll play a key role in leading production operations, driving continuous improvement and developing a high-performing team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Job Description The successful Shift Leader will be responsible for leading a production team to achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll coordinate shift activities, support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure production objectives are met while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality. Key Responsibilities * Lead and coordinate all production activities during your shift to achieve operational targets. * Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times. * Lead, motivate and develop the production team, providing coaching and mentoring where required. * Prepare and manage daily shift plans, prioritising workloads based on customer demand and operational requirements. * Attend production and shift handover meetings, communicating key performance information and outstanding actions. * Ensure production teams remain fully engaged in meeting productivity, quality and delivery objectives. * Drive continuous improvement activities to maximise production efficiency and minimise downtime. * Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, waste and machine stoppages through improved working practices. * Lead improvement projects and provide clear documentation of outcomes and results. * Ensure compliance with company quality standards, reducing customer complaints and improving performance. * Monitor housekeeping standards across the production area, ensuring audit readiness at all times. * Train and develop employees against Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Work collaboratively with engineering, quality and other support functions to resolve production issues quickly. * Escalate operational issues where appropriate to minimise disruption to production. Requirements * Experience within a manufacturing or production environment in a leadership or supervisory position. * Proven experience leading and motivating production teams. * Strong understanding of production processes and continuous improvement principles. * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively. * Strong communication and people management skills. * Analytical approach with excellent problem-solving abilities. * Flexible approach and ability to perform in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * Good level of numeracy and general education. * Basic IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. Advantageous * Leadership or management qualification. * Experience using SAP, Barco or similar manufacturing systems. * Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Details & Benefits * Salary: £40K * Job Type: Permanent. * Location: Doncaster. * Shift Pattern: Shift-based role consisting of 12 hour days and nights * Training and development opportunities. * Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with long-term career prospects. If you have experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment and are looking for your next challenge, please apply directly to Molly Rushby at W Talent