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Are you ready to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and make a real impact? As a Shift Manager at DS Smith, you’ll take full responsibility for production and quality during your shift, ensuring safety, efficiency, and performance are always top priorities. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be a visible presence on the shop floor, supporting and engaging your team to deliver outstanding results. You’ll inspire and develop a diverse team of operators, driving clear communication, effective coordination, and accountability across the shift. You’ll play a key role in continuous improvement, maintaining compliance with DS Smith standards and customer requirements, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
Job Responsibility:
Leading by example to create a safe working environment and uphold health & safety standards
Managing production plans for corrugator, and conversion areas using CDM systems to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines
Monitoring progress, adjusting plans as needed
Collaborating with Internal Sales and attending daily planning and operations meetings to align production with customer needs
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to KPIs
Creating and delivering on development plans for your team
Requirements:
Experience leading teams in manufacturing (packaging, print, or FMCG advantageous)
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement