Production Manager - Night Shift (Loughborough)
1 day ago
Loughborough
Job Title: Production Manager - Night Shift Location: LeicesterSalary: £45k - £50k Shift / Hours: Monday to Thursday, 4:00pm - 02:00am Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. About the CompanyThey are an established precision sheet metal manufacturer providing high-quality fabrication and engineered solutions to a diverse customer base. Operating from a modern facility, they utilise advanced technologies including CNC punching, laser cutting, press brake forming, and welding. The RoleThey are seeking a skilled Night Shift Production Manager to lead and manage all production activities across the manufacturing departments during the night shift. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production in line with company standards, customer expectations, and operational targets. Key Responsibilities: • Lead all production departments on the night shift., • Maximise labour and machine utilisation while managing workflow and bottlenecks., • Monitor KPIs (productivity, quality, downtime, rework) and escalate issues as required., • Strong hands-on experience with Press Brakes, Laser Cutting, CNC Punching, and MIG/TIG Welding., • Knowledge of programming, tooling, and machine setup., • Take full responsibility for H&S on shift., • Conduct safety checks and investigate incidents., • Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement., • Implement productivity improvements., • Proven experience as a Production Manager or Shift Manager in manufacturing., • Strong hands-on experience with press brakes, laser cutting, CNC punching, and welding., • Technical credibility in a fabrication environment., • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation., • Experience managing KPIs and performance metrics., • Demonstrated leadership and coaching capability.