Shift Manager


Company:	JGR Recruitment & Training Ltd
Salary:	from £36,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Llantrisant
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are looking for a Shift Manager, working within the operations department of a well known manufacturing company.

The successful applicant will be reporting to the Area Operations Manager and will have the following key responsibilities:

· Ensure all required labour is present and allocate accordingly;

· Accomplish the production plan in line with operational standards;

· Periodically check that lines are running at designated speeds;

· Anticipate problems and put actions in place to prevent them;

· Supervise and fire alarm evacuations and subsequent roll call;

· Attend daily production meetings

· Carry out a weekly review of the production plan

· Manage employee holidays and challenge employees directly where appropriate regarding performance, attendance and other relevant HR issues.

· Ensure all staff present adheres to all procedures, in particular regarding Health & Safety, Quality and Production.

· Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

· G.C.S.E. English & Mathematics grades A*-D (or equivalent);

· Significant experience working in a FMCG cosmetics or pharmaceutical environment;

· GMP awareness;

· Excellent understanding of safety and environmental issues;

· Excellent understanding of high quality requirements.

· Previous experience of managing a team.

· Good communication skills & attitude;

· Competent & self-motivated;

· Assertive

· IT Literacy

· Able to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines.

· Although not essential, some engineering experience and knowledge would be advantageous.

This monthly-paid position is offered on the basis of 37 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern of mornings and afternoons.

Transport is essential due to location and times of shifts

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