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Shift Manager

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 37,128 - 39,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: TS21, Sedgefield, County Durham

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Imperial Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of a leading packaging manufacturer who are looking to appoint an experienced Shift Manager to join their team in Sedgefield.

The Role:

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will oversee a multi-disciplined manufacturing operation, managing all site activity during your shift. You’ll lead a team of around 25 staff, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

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    Lead, motivate and manage production teams across decoration, thermoforming, extrusion, and warehouse areas.

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    Maintain high standards of health & safety, product quality, and operational performance.

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    Drive efficiency and reduce wastage through proactive planning and problem solving.

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    Manage shift handovers, reporting, and communication between teams.

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    Support staff training, performance management and attendance processes.

About You:

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    Proven experience managing teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (minimum 3 years).

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    Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

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    ILM Level 3/5 qualification or equivalent desirable.

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    Background in plastics or packaging is advantageous but not essential.

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    Flexible to work a 12-hour rotating shift pattern (3 on, 3 off – days and nights) averaging 42 hours per week.

Benefits:

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    24 days holiday (6.8 weeks total)

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    Overtime at 1.5x

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    Contributory pension scheme (after 3 months)

Equal Opportunities Disclaimer:
Imperial Recruitment is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All recruitment decisions are based solely on merit and business needs

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