Job Description

Shift Manager – Print & Production Operations

No weekends! Week one - 6am-2pm Mon - Fri

Week 2- 2pm to Midnight Monday to Thursday 

Also option to do a perm shift 1 or 2.

A long-established manufacturing and print facility is looking for a Shift Manager to support the smooth running of its high-volume production environment.

The company specialises in sustainable printing and packaging solutions and takes pride in creating a workplace where safety, teamwork, and employee development come first.

About the Role

This position is responsible for the leadership and performance of a full production shift. The Shift Manager plays

a key role in guiding people, improving processes, and ensuring the site operates safely and efficiently.

The focus is on maintaining a motivated, well-supported team while keeping production on track and meeting key targets. The role operates on a rotating shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Champion a strong health and safety culture across the shift.

• Coach, develop, and support team members to follow safe working practices.

• Maintain and improve site safety procedures, including risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Team Leadership

• Lead and motivate the shift team to deliver consistent, high-quality performance.

• Support all aspects of people management: recruitment, onboarding, reviews, performance conversations, training, and employee relations.

• Step in to cover breaks where needed to keep production flowing smoothly.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily production flow, ensuring bottlenecks—whether machine, staffing, or process related—are quickly addressed.

• Monitor and achieve shift KPIs including safety, output, quality, waste, and overall efficiency.

• Maintain high operational standards and ensure full compliance with site procedures.

• Review individual and team performance, taking proactive and corrective action when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive ongoing improvements in productivity and efficiency using modern manufacturing principles.

• Identify gaps and opportunities to improve machine reliability, workflow, and overall asset performance.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with warehouse, engineering, safety, and quality teams to ensure alignment across all shift activities.

• Work closely with engineering to prioritise maintenance and schedule preventative work when equipment is offline.

• Ensure updates, changes, and audit requirements are fully understood and embedded within the shift.