Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Shift Manager - Manufacturing

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment  •  Melton Mowbray, GB (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Shift Manager – Manufacturing

  • Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
  • Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
  • Shift Pattern: 12-Hour Rotating Days & Nights | 24/7 Operation

We're working exclusively with an established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Shift Manager.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing production across two shift teams.

We're looking for a strong people manager who can lead, coach and develop teams, drive operational performance and maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop production teams across rotating day and night shifts
  • Manage Shift Leaders and Operators, providing coaching, support and performance management
  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
  • Monitor production KPIs, including output, quality, efficiency and downtime
  • Manage staffing, resources and production capacity to meet operational targets
  • Drive continuous improvement across safety, productivity and operational performance
  • Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and other departments to ensure smooth operations

About You:

  • Proven people management experience is essential, ideally within manufacturing, production, logistics or warehousing
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and manage teams
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, operational environment
  • Confident managing performance, resolving issues and making decisions
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety and operational KPIs
  • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or continuous improvement would be advantageous

Industry-specific experience is not essential. We're particularly interested in adaptable leaders with a strong track record of managing people and improving team performance.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
  • Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
  • 22 days' annual leave within the shift arrangement
  • Opportunity to lead and develop established production teams
  • Supportive working environment with opportunities to drive operational improvements

Please note: This position operates on a rotating 12-hour day and night shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

About Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Cranleigh STEM is a specialist recruitment partner in STEM, Sustainability, and SHEQ. We work with innovative organisations and purpose-led professionals to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from advancing clean technologies to driving scientific discovery.

We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.

🚀 Our Mission

To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.

🔎 Our Core Values

Challenge

We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.

Collaboration

We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.

Commitment

We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.

💡 Our Purpose

To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.

🌍 Our Reach

Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

🔬 Areas of Expertise

Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Chemicals & Materials

Food Technology

Clean Technology

Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Engineering

If you're hiring or exploring your next move in STEM, we’re here to help.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Guildford, GB
Year Founded
2001
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