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Shift Manager - Chemical Manufacturing

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 61,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 16 days

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 weekAdditional 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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