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Production Shift Manager – Days and Nights Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 £41,000 per annum rising to £45,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 7am – 7pm, 3 on / 3 off initially then shifts will change to continental - 3 days on, 2 off, 3 nights on, 4 off Team Size: Managing 20–25 staff About the Role Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a proactive and hands-on Production Shift Manager (Days/nights) to lead operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring machine, material, and labour efficiencies are optimized while maintaining compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and quality standards. This is a leadership role where you’ll motivate and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, and deliver production targets in line with customer requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage daily shift operations to achieve production targets., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards., • Monitor and improve material utilization, cycle times, and machine OEE., • Deliver production requirements in line with the Production Plan., • Provide induction training for new employees and conduct annual reviews., • Manage labour planning, absence, and holidays in line with company policy., • Drive housekeeping standards and maintain a clean, safe working environment., • Prepare detailed shift reports and communicate key issues effectively., • Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency., • Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment., • Strong understanding of health & safety and quality standards., • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills., • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team., • Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills., • Proactive, adaptable, and able to work under pressure., • Flexibility to provide cover for other Shift Managers during absence or holidays, including night shift. Closing date is 18.3.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Reporting to the Plant Quality Laboratory Manager (with a dotted line to the Quality Manager), you will play a key part in ensuring laboratory systems, consumables, supplier coordination and surveillance programmes run smoothly and efficiently. Month Fixed Term Contract Monday to Friday | 8 hours

Job Title: Engineering Workshop Manager Up To £75,000 Basic Salary + Fully Expensed Company Vehicle Monday - Friday - Day Shift - 8AM - 5PM Were looking for an experienced Engineering Workshop Manager to take ownership of a busy, multi-discipline engineering workshop within a forward-thinking industrial manufacturing environment. Youll lead a skilled workshop team covering fabrication, machining, sheet metal, fitting and engineering stores. Working closely with senior leadership and design teams, youll plan workloads, manage resources and ensure projects move smoothly from concept through to manufacture. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering workshop team Plan and prioritise manufacturing schedules to meet operational demands Ensure production targets are achieved on time, within budget and to specification Support and guide team leaders across different engineering functions Champion health & safety, ensuring full compliance with legislation and internal standards Promote a proactive, safety-first culture throughout the workshop Oversee engineering stores to ensure materials and components are available when required Drive team engagement through regular communication, reviews and skills development Work collaboratively with design and management teams to improve processes and outcomes Key Requirements: Welding and Fabrication experience Proven experience managing a fabrication, engineering or manufacturing workshop Strong background in heavy or industrial engineering disciplines Experience background within - Recycling & Waste, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Industrial manufacturing plant Confident leading diverse technical teams Highly organised with excellent planning and problem-solving skills Motivated, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment To apply please submit an updated CV to this advert TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Fabrication Manager Up To £75,000 Basic Salary + Fully Expensed Company Vehicle Monday - Friday - Day Shift - 8AM - 5PM Were looking for an experienced Fabrication Workshop Manager to take ownership of a busy, multi-discipline engineering workshop within a forward-thinking industrial manufacturing environment. Youll lead a skilled workshop team covering fabrication, machining, sheet metal, fitting and engineering stores. Working closely with senior leadership and design teams, youll plan workloads, manage resources and ensure projects move smoothly from concept through to manufacture. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering workshop team Plan and prioritise manufacturing schedules to meet operational demands Ensure production targets are achieved on time, within budget and to specification Support and guide team leaders across different engineering functions Champion health & safety, ensuring full compliance with legislation and internal standards Promote a proactive, safety-first culture throughout the workshop Oversee engineering stores to ensure materials and components are available when required Drive team engagement through regular communication, reviews and skills development Work collaboratively with design and management teams to improve processes and outcomes Key Requirements: Welding and Fabrication experience Proven experience managing a fabrication, engineering or manufacturing workshop Strong background in heavy or industrial engineering disciplines Experience background within - Recycling & Waste, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Industrial manufacturing plant Confident leading diverse technical teams Highly organised with excellent planning and problem-solving skills Motivated, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment To apply please submit an updated CV to this advert TPBN1_UKTJ