Production Shift Manager

Ulster Carpets Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading carpet manufacturing company is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee operations within their Weaving Department. The role includes maximizing efficiency through effective use of resources and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates should have at least 2 years of managerial experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in ERP and CRM software. This position offers an opportunity to drive shift efficiencies and contribute to achieving key performance indicators within the team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience at Manager/supervisory level preferably within product/bespoke manufacturing.
• Proficiency in using ERP and CRM software and other business applications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Maximise operational effectiveness through optimal use of people and machinery.
• Ensure production area is tidy, well-maintained, and running efficiently.
• Meet department KPIs and drive shift efficiencies.

Skills

Organisation and Time Management

IT Skills

Technical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Results Driven

Job description

(Weaving Department)

Ulster Carpets is a service-orientated organisation focused on providing bespoke design-led woven floorcovering solutions to architects, specifiers and interior designers throughout the world. We wish to appoint a Shift Manager within our Operations Team.

As Shift Manager you will have responsibility for the operations of your shift. Shifts operate on a 3-shift rotation 5 days per week.

Your role will be to maximise operational effectiveness through the optimal use of people, machinery, material and methods with commitment to quality, productivity, safety and employee engagement. You will ensure your production area is kept tidy and well maintained, and is running safely, efficiently, at maximum capacity and that all KPIs for your shift are on target while contributing to the overall Weaving Department.

Essential Criteria

• 2+ years experience at Manager/supervisory level preferably within product/bespoke manufacturing
• Organisation and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in using ERP and CRM software and other business applications.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and production planning with the ability to grasp technical concepts and techniques associated with Carpet manufacturing
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead a team and motivate your shift
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Problem-solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Results Driven: Ability to drive shift efficiencies and meet department KPIs

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The company is committed to selection on merit.