Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Mirfield, West Yorkshire
£42,000 - £48,000
Rotating Shifts: 06:15 - 14:15 / 14:15 - 22:15

AQUMEN Recruitment is proud to be recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Mirfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven leader who thrives in fast-paced production environments and enjoys building strong, high-performing teams.

We are looking for someone who brings energy, accountability, and strong people leadership to the shop floor. You will take full ownership of shift performance, ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are consistently achieved while driving positive cultural change across the team.

The Role

As Shift Manager, you will lead and motivate production teams to deliver operational targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage performance, support staff development, and confidently handle people management responsibilities while keeping operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations

Lead and manage shift operations to meet production, efficiency, and quality targets

Monitor performance and address issues quickly to minimise downtime

Manage labour and resources effectively to meet operational demands

Ensure strong communication between shifts with clear reporting and handovers

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across processes and performance

Health, Safety & Quality

Ensure a safe working environment and promote strong safety behaviours

Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures

Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions where required

Maintain high standards of product quality and operational discipline

People Leadership

Manage and develop production teams to deliver consistent results

Conduct performance reviews, disciplinaries, and return-to-work meetings

Address performance and attendance issues in a firm but fair manner

Maintain training records and support the development of multi-skilled teams

Build trust and respect with the workforce while maintaining strong leadership standards

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a passionate, energetic leader who takes ownership of challenges and drives improvement rather than accepting limitations.

Essential Experience

Proven experience managing teams within a manufacturing or production environment

Experience conducting performance reviews, disciplinaries, return-to-work meetings, and general people management processes

Strong leadership presence with the ability to be firm but fair and gain respect from the workforce

Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges

Ability to take ownership and responsibility for shift performance, quality, and safety

Experience managing operations end-to-end within a shift environment

Personal Attributes

Passionate and energetic leadership style

Positive attitude when tackling operational challenges

Ability to drive cultural change and improve team engagement

Strong communicator who leads by example

Resilient and solution-focused when faced with operational hurdles

Why Apply?

Competitive salary £42,000 - £48,000

Structured rotating shift pattern

Opportunity to take real ownership of operations and team performance

A role where you can drive improvements and influence culture

Long-term career progression within a stable manufacturing environment

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy