Shift Leader

Blackpool, Lancashire
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Are you ready to lead with purpose and inspire a team to achieve operational excellence? If you're passionate about driving performance, developing people, and making a real impact then this could be the opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a Senior Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and team development within our production environment. This is a shift-based (4 on 6 off shift pattern) leadership position at the heart of our operations department, where your influence will directly impact performance, safety, and continuous improvement. You’ll be a key ambassador of our I Care journey, fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace while leading by example.

What You Will Do

* Lead your shift team to deliver strong operational results and uphold our I Care values.

* Drive performance through coaching, development conversations, and feedback.

* Embed and champion the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) program.

* Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

* Support onboarding and continuous learning across the team.

* Act as the first point of contact for safety, quality, and disciplinary matters.

* Lead problem-solving initiatives to eliminate losses and improve efficiency.

* Monitor KPIs and manage shift resources effectively.

* Promote knowledge sharing and optimize team performance.

Who You Are

You are a proactive and inspiring leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development. You thrive in a fast-paced production environment and are committed to continuous improvement.

Background:

* Experience in supervisory or team leadership responsibilities, with a track record of motivating and guiding teams.

* Familiarity with production or manufacturing environments.

* Comfortable managing teams, planning tasks, tracking performance, and providing constructive feedback.

Skills & Competencies:

* Safety awareness and customer focus

* Strong leadership and influencing skills

* Effective decision-making and conflict management

* Excellent communication and presentation abilities

* Skilled in prioritization, time management, and delegation

* Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking

* Stakeholder and financial awareness

* High learning agility and coaching capability

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaboration

What We Can Offer You

* A dynamic and supportive work environment where your leadership makes a real impact

* Opportunities for professional growth and development

* A culture that values safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement

* Competitive compensation and benefits package

* The chance to be part of a team that’s passionate about excellence and innovation

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Job Info
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Job Title:
Shift Leader
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Blackpool, Lancashire
Salary:
Competitive
Posted:
Sep 26th 2025
Closes:
Oct 27th 2025
Sector:
Manufacturing & Surveying
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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