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Shift Manager - Chemical ManufacturingReed • Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
Shift Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

Shift Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

Reed • Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

great opportunity has arisen for an experienced shift manager to join an expanding manufacturing company.

Job Description:

  • Lead and oversee all site operations during your shift.
  • Ensure production and operational targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
  • Allocate resources and manage workforce deployment to maximise productivity.
  • Monitor site KPIs and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Ensure compliance with operating procedures, site standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues.
  • Champion a safety-first culture across the site.
  • Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and company procedures.
  • Act as the Site Incident Controller (SIC) during emergency situations.
  • Support risk assessments and permit-to-work activities.
  • Drive proactive hazard identification and risk management.
  • Lead, motivate and develop shift teams to achieve high performance.
  • Conduct shift briefings and communicate operational priorities.
  • Support training, competency development and succession planning.
  • Manage attendance, conduct and performance matters where required.
  • Build a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure products consistently meet required specifications.
  • Maintain accurate operational records, logs and compliance documentation.
  • Investigate quality issues and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Support internal and external audits as required.
  • Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability and productivity.
  • Investigate operational issues and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Support Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
  • Analyse shift performance data and recommend improvements.
  • Liaise closely with engineering, maintenance and technical teams.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
  • Deliver detailed and effective shift handovers.
  • Communicate site performance and operational updates to senior management.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory, shift leadership or operations management position.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements within manufacturing environments.
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
  • Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced operational setting.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing best practices and materials management systems.
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience working within a COMAH-regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of batch and continuous chemical processing.
  • Formal leadership or management qualifications.
  • Continuous Improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent).

Additional Details:

Working Pattern

  • Permanent position
  • 4-on / 4-off rotating shift pattern
  • Average 34.3 hours per week

Additional Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Overtime available (not guaranteed)
    • Monday-Friday: 1.5x rate
    • Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: 2x rate
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Long Service Holiday Award: 1 additional day every 5 years (up to 5 extra days)
  • Company Pension Scheme:
  • Death in Service Cover:
    • 3x basic salary including shift allowance
  • Group Income Protection:
    • Two-thirds of salary including shift allowance
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