FINTEC recruit is seeking 2 experienced Production Shift Leaders, working a fixed Monday to Friday shift (14:00 – 23:00) within a manufacturing/production environment in the Nottingham area. This is a permanent position, offering a stable shift pattern and opportunity to develop within a growing organisation.
The primary function of the Production Shift Leader is to safely lead and coordinate a small team to deliver planned production outputs to the required quality, safety, and cost standards. The role combines hands-on production with front-line supervision, including resource allocation, machine setup/operation oversight, real-time problem solving, and accurate data logging for full traceability.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a small production team during a fixed Monday–Friday shift (14:00–23:00)
- Deliver production targets across output, quality, and efficiency
- Plan and allocate resources including labour, machinery, and materials in line with production schedules
- Oversee machine setups, changeovers, and initial quality checks
- Provide on-the-job coaching, toolbox talks, and ensure adherence to SOPs and work instructions
- Monitor team performance and behaviour, addressing issues and escalating where necessary
- Act as site responsible person/keyholder when required, ensuring safety, security, and compliance
- Take immediate action on unsafe conditions, including stopping work and coordinating incident response
- Maintain site controls including lone working procedures, contractor management, and permit-to-work systems
Skills & Experience:
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Minimum 12 months’ experience within a production, warehouse, or similar environment
- Previous team leading or supervisory experience (or stepping up into a leadership role) desirable
- Mechanically minded with the ability to carry out basic adjustments, part changes, and interpret machine faults/alarms
- Confident using measurement tools and working to tolerances
- Basic IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) with accurate data entry capability
- Understanding of safe machine operation, quality standards, and basic problem-solving techniques
Essential:
- Valid counterbalance forklift license
Desirable:
- Counterbalance FLT or powered industrial truck licence
- Awareness of LOTO procedures (or willingness to train)
- First Aid / Fire Marshal training (or willingness to train)
Candidates must be available on Monday 7th April for a Face-to-Face interview.
Full details of the Production Shift Leader role are available on application. If you are interested in this role, please apply via this advert. INDH