Pay: From £37,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Thermoforming Shift Manager

Location: Haydock, Northwest England
Salary: Starting from £37,000 per annum (subject to experience), reviewed after 6 months
Hours: Continental Shifts (4 on, 4 off – 2 x 12-hour days, 2 x 12-hour nights, 4 rest days)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a Thermoforming Shift Manager to join our growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing the thermoforming production line during designated shifts. You’ll manage a team of machine operators and production staff, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality standards are consistently met.

This role will suit someone with strong leadership skills, solid technical knowledge of thermoforming or plastics manufacturing, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and support production staff, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Production Management: Coordinate production activities to meet targets, optimize machine settings, and minimize downtime.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce quality control measures, inspect finished products, and address root causes of defects.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a culture of safety, deliver training, and ensure adherence to industry regulations.
• Communication & Reporting: Collaborate with other departments, report on performance, and maintain clear communication across shifts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years’ supervisory or management experience in thermoforming, plastics manufacturing, or FMCG.
• Strong technical knowledge of thermoforming processes and equipment.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety best practices and compliance standards.
• IT literacy (Microsoft Office, production management systems).

Desirable:

• Direct experience with thermoforming or vacuum forming.
• Working knowledge of PET & PP materials.
• Health & Safety management qualification.
• First Aid certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary starting from £37,000 per year, with review after 6 months.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Costco membership (post-probation, with discounted fuel & goods).
• Bright, clean, safe, and modern BRCGS Grade AA facility.
• Supportive, family-owned business with significant investment in growth and innovation.

Working Environment

• 24/7 facility operating 51 weeks per year.
• Continental shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.
• Overtime may be required to meet business needs.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery.

We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

• How many years experience do you have supervisory or management experience in thermoforming, plastics manufacturing, or FMCG?
• Do you have experience in technical knowledge of thermoforming processes and equipment?