Job Description

Shift Manager

Department: Building systems

Location: Shotton

Salary: £42,000 - £49,000 DOE, plus Shift Premium and Quarterly Bonus

Band: D

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Interviews to be conducted on w/c 28th September 2026

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

What you will do:

To plan, manage and oversee operational activities for a shift in a plant to ensure the operation of the plant and the delivery of production goals in line with all relevant safety, legislative, quality and performance standards and targets.

• Own all aspects of people management for the assigned shift, ensuring a consistent leadership approach across all production areas and alignment with parallel shift teams through regular collaboration and best-practice sharing.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring compliance with the Daily Management System, maintaining adherence to operational standards, and leading process audits and confirmations across the plant.
• Oversee and coordinate all shift operations, optimising resources and balancing priorities to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of production goals.
• Act as the responsible person on-site during out-of-hours operations, making informed decisions and serving as the primary point of contact for senior management regarding plant activities.
• Deliver production targets by working closely with cross-functional teams and ensuring performance meets agreed KPIs, quality standards, timescales, and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor and analyse operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and implementing improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop a strong problem-solving culture by coaching teams to identify root causes, implement sustainable countermeasures, and resolve issues proactively, escalating where necessary.
• Coordinate planned maintenance activities and operational improvement projects to maximise plant availability, operational efficiency, and business performance.
• Lead, coach, develop, and motivate shift team members, creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture that supports engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust and effective shift handovers, maintaining clear communication between incoming and outgoing teams and ensuring all operational information is accurately documented and transferred.
• Champion a strong safety culture by leading by example, managing incidents in line with company procedures, leading Level 2/3 SALUS investigations, and actively challenging unsafe behaviours and conditions.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and support cross-functional projects and investigations to ensure business objectives are delivered effectively and on schedule.

What you will need:

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams within a diverse operational environment.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation and translate complex technical information into clear, actionable messages.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate across functions, and handle challenging or confrontational situations professionally and constructively.
• Exceptional organisational and planning abilities, including experience managing priorities, deadlines, resources, and competing operational demands within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven decision-making and problem-solving capability, with a proactive approach to risk management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of plant operations, manufacturing processes, equipment, logistics, and materials management, supported by a strong understanding of operational best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, with a demonstrated commitment to promoting a strong safety culture.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to drive operational performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• A broad understanding of emerging technologies and their potential application within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Engineering, Science, Leadership & Management, Safety, Materials, Business, Continuous Improvement, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum IOSH qualification) or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Significant experience in plant operations and manufacturing leadership, ideally gained across multiple operational areas or sites.
• Demonstrable experience leading teams, delivering operational performance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Ready to make a difference?

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Georgia.fryer@tatasteeleurope.com

Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.

What we can offer you

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube

To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: Tata Steel – A place you can thrive – YouTube