Shift Manager

You’ll be a confident and resilient manufacturing leader who enjoys getting the best from people while delivering outstanding operational performance. You’ll be passionate about continuous improvement and capable of making sound decisions in a fast-moving production environment.

We’re looking for someone who has:

Proven experience in a manufacturing leadership role such as Shift Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Team Manager or similar.

Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop high-performing teams.

A continuous improvement mindset with experience driving operational performance and implementing change.

A recognised qualification in Health & Safety, Quality Management or a related discipline (desirable).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, using data to make informed operational decisions.

Advanced IT skills and experience using manufacturing reporting systems and Microsoft Office.

A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.

Confidence to challenge existing processes, question the status quo and drive positive change.

A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, customer service and employee engagement.

This is more than a Shift Manager role—it’s an opportunity to become part of a global organisation where operational excellence, sustainability and people development are at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll join a business that values innovation, empowers its leaders to make decisions and provides genuine opportunities for career progression across one of the UK’s leading manufacturing organisations.

If you’re an inspirational leader who is passionate about developing people, improving performance and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Competitive salary

Qualifying Sick Pay scheme

Pension scheme & Life insurance

Share Save scheme

Income Protection

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine

Cycle to Work and shopping discounts

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

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