Production Shift Manager

UNICAT Catalyst is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality catalysts and adsorbent materials. We serve industries worldwide, including oil, gas, petrochemical, DRI, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen.

Our mission is built upon three core values:

Innovative Catalyst and Process Technology Partner: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions.

Dedicated Collaboration: We work closely with partners to develop effective solutions.

Adaptable and Flexible: We focus on enhancing customer profitability, sustainability, and efficiency.

Employee Benefits:

• Free eye test (free pair of glasses worth up to £50)
• Yearly health check
• Discretionary Annual bonus Scheme
• Death-in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary)
• Pension (company matched up to 6%)
• Onsite parking
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days

Position: Production Manager

Location: Dewsbury

Hours: 4 on, 4 off; 06:00 - 18:00, 18:00 - 06:00

Job Overview

We're looking for a hands on Shift Skills Development Manager to lead and develop a team of 12-18 Manufacturing Operatives. In this role, you'll spend around 60% of your time providing on the job skills training, ensuring our people are equipped to meet current and future manufacturing requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader who is passionate about coaching, continuous improvement, and building high performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop Manufacturing Operatives, Production Technicians and Quality Technicians to achieve production targets.
• Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring full compliance with all H&S procedures and PPE requirements.
• Assess training needs and competency levels across the shift, identifying skill gaps and development priorities.
• Create and deliver tailored training plans to upskill team members.
• Ensure full adherence to all company policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate and up to date operational information within the Factory Master system.
• Work collaboratively with other Shift Skills Development Managers, ensuring clear and comprehensive handovers to maintain consistent production across shifts.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on team activities and operational performance.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (essential).
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage, coach and develop a team.
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills (including spreadsheets and word processing).
• A positive "can do" attitude with strong time management skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable driving continuous improvement in a changing environment.

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