Shift Manager
Location: Blackburn
Salary: c£35,000 per annum
Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
About the Company
Our client is a long-established industrial manufacturer in Blackburn, operating at the forefront of the plastics sector. Their site is centred around injection moulding processes, producing high-quality components for a wide range of industries. With a reputation built on innovation, teamwork, and delivering consistent excellence, they provide a supportive and structured workplace where people are encouraged to progress and succeed.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Shift Manager to take charge of early shift operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, pivotal in ensuring smooth production performance across injection moulding lines. You will be responsible for delivering on productivity, quality, and safety, while developing your team and embedding best practice through Lean and 5S principles.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Profile
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Knowledge of injection moulding operations or transferable high-volume manufacturing.
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Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
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Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
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A track record of implementing 5S/Lean principles in practice.
Desirable:
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary: c£35,000
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Monday to Friday early shift – no weekends.
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A supportive, inclusive culture where performance is recognised.
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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Generous holiday allowance and free on-site parking.
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The chance to play a key role in a respected injection moulding manufacturer.
How to Apply
If you’re a proven people manager with a passion for manufacturing excellence and want to lead within a busy injection moulding environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered.