Are you an experienced, hands-on Interim Shift Manager who excels at both day-to-day team leadership and driving continuous improvement on the factory floor? Our client is an established manufacturing business with a facility in Redditch (~100 staff), seeking strong operational leaders on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will take total ownership of manufacturing output on your assigned shift. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will play a crucial role in shaping the site's future efficiency by assisting with process improvement initiatives and factory layout optimisation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Shift Operations & Output: Manage all shop-floor manufacturing activities during shift to ensure target volume and productivity KPIs are met.
* Health & Safety Lead: Drive a zero-harm culture, enforce site safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and maintain compliance.
* Staff Leadership & Management: Motivate, supervise, and coordinate a small, dedicated production team on shift, addressing performance and attendance as needed.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure all products adhere strictly to quality standards and customer specifications, driving root-cause action on defects.
* Continuous Improvement & Projects: Support site-wide CI projects, including floor re-layout strategies, workflow optimization, and waste reduction.
Requirements:
* Proven track record in shift management / production leadership within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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