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Production Shift Manager

Posted 19 January 2026
Salary £41,500 Per Year
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140122
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • You will be joining a renowned North-East Manufacturing company, with a long and proud history in the Newcastle area.

  • A n inclusive and supportive team culture

  • World class on-site employee facilities.

  • A highly secure business with an incredibly strong future.

  • 25 days holiday plus BH

  • A great company pension

  • On-site gym

  • On-site parking

  • Private Healthcare

MTrec’s New Opportunity.

MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Newcastle, who are looking to recruit a Shift Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a successful company that really puts their employees at the heart of their business. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who has a drive to succeed and motivate others. If this role is of interest to you, you may be an experienced shift manager, or a senior team leader looking for your next step, then please apply now.

Working Hours:

  • 3x Shift System (Days, backs & nights)

  • 35-hour week

The Job You’ll Do.

  • Leading the shift effectively and ensuring appropriate prioritisation of resources

  • Handling shift changes and handovers

  • Initial Safety & Conduct Investigations

  • Carrying out Return to Work meetings

  • Carrying out Low Level Conduct and Absence Meetings

  • Ensuring accurate Stock Checks are completed

  • Labour Movement Decisions & Absence Logs

  • Managing daily performance KPI’s

  • Hold daily Operations Meetings

  • Order new PPE and Workwear as and when needed

  • Unsafe Situation Reports, 100% participation of shift

  • General Hygiene and Housekeeping duties

  • Escalation of out-of-hour issues to Department Managers, Engineering Manager and SHE Manager

  • Working a 3 Shift Rota working a days, nights, and backs pattern

About You;

  • Experience managing a team within an engineering/manufacturing environment

  • Educated to GCSE level or above

  • Additional Management qualifications are desirable but not required (IOSH, NVQ, NEBOSH, LEAN etc.)

  • Committed to health & safety

  • Seen as a positive role model

  • Possesses a can-do positive attitude with a drive to succeed and motivate others

  • Possesses excellent communication skills

  • Remain calm under pressure