Production Shift Manager in Newcastle - MTrec Recruitment

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

• You will be joining a renowned North-East Manufacturing company, with a long and proud history in the Newcastle area.
• A n inclusive and supportive team culture
• World class on-site employee facilities.
• A highly secure business with an incredibly strong future.
• 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.

Working Hours:

• 3x Shift System (Days, backs & nights)
• 35-hour week

The Job You’ll Do.

• Leading the shift effectively and ensuring appropriate prioritisation of resources
• Handling shift changes and handovers
• Initial Safety & Conduct Investigations
• Carrying out Return to Work meetings
• Carrying out Low Level Conduct and Absence Meetings
• Ensuring accurate Stock Checks are completed
• Labour Movement Decisions & Absence Logs
• Managing daily performance KPI’s
• Hold daily Operations Meetings
• Order new PPE and Workwear as and when needed
• Unsafe Situation Reports, 100% participation of shift
• General Hygiene and Housekeeping duties
• Escalation of out-of-hour issues to Department Managers, Engineering Manager and SHE Manager
• Working a 3 Shift Rota working a days, nights, and backs pattern

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
• Seen as a positive role model
• Possesses a can-do positive attitude with a drive to succeed and motivate others
• Possesses excellent communication skills

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