Shift Manager

Stonehouse, England, United Kingdom

7/8/2025

Responsible for the organisation and continuous improvement of the manufacturing resources for a defined shift team to achieve; quality; volume; cost targets meeting the company’s quality systems and safety standards. Working with the Production or Operations Manager to be responsible for the execution of the Product Line’s agreed quality, volume, or cost improvement initiatives on the assigned shift team.

Position

Shift Manager

Department: Manufacturing Operations, 3 or 4 Shift Pattern

Location

Stonehouse, UK

Salary - dependant upon experience and shift pattern

circa £35,000 + shift premiums + eligibility to join PHINIA bonus scheme

About Us

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow

At PHINIA, we create premium fuel systems, electrical systems and aftermarket parts for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and industrial applications. We make sure our products are clean, efficient and high value, because we know the actions we take today will have a profound impact on the world tomorrow. Our goal? The cleanest ICE technology: carbon-free combustion.

Always, PHINIA puts quality first, continuing our legacy with over a century of rich expertise and technological innovation. The name PHINIA has roots related to “bright” and “future,” representing our confidence and commitment to bettering the world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. PHINIA promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

Stonehouse Vision

Here at PHINIA Stonehouse, continuous improvement drives our excellence, ensuring quality and innovation in every task, project, and interaction.

Job Purpose

Responsible for the organisation and continuous improvement of the manufacturing resources for a defined shift team to achieve; quality; volume; cost targets meeting the company’s quality systems and safety standards. Working with the Production or Operations Manager to be responsible for the execution of the Product Line’s agreed quality, volume, or cost improvement initiatives on the assigned shift team.

Key responsibilities (*)

• Be accountable for delivering Safety, People, Quality, Volume, Cost [SPQVC] targets with the support of allocated team.
• Continually seek opportunities to develop your team to achieve their full potential whilst achieving the business quality and volume requirements.
• Coach and support continuous improvement, utilizing problem solving methodologies, such as Kaizen and A3 problem solving.
• Monitor and react to allocated KPI’s, building resolution plans or escalating as required, seeing issue through to conclusion.
• Taking a consistent approach to ensure that the team are clear on performance expectations and maintain required standards, such as Safety, environmental and quality.
• Take a proactive approach to risk mitigation for production and take appropriate action when needed.
• Operational management and control of employees for the assigned shift team including manning levels; absence management; pay and performance; and employee concerns resolution.
• Be responsible for training and development of employees for the shift team; monitoring and appraising performance; personal development planning; coaching and maintaining discipline
• Take a collaborative approach to working with other teams to ensure the continuity of production across a 24/7 operation.
• Maintain all operating systems within the area, through audit and corrective action.
• Develop, implement and ensure a safe working environment on shift and within an assigned area, focusing on reducing accidents and incidents
• Support communication to the organisation the importance of meeting customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements
• Take appropriate action to prevent quality issues affecting internal and external customers.
• Regular attendance at plant communications to ensure understanding of the organisation, take responsibility for the cascade of communication to the team and from the team to the relevant department.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Mandatory

• Previous management experience within a manufacturing facility. Relevant managerial qualification to a minimum of (ONC level) or equivalent e.g. mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
  
  

Desirable

• Relevant managerial qualification to a minimum of (ONC level) or equivalent e.g. mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
  
  

What We Believe

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences make us stronger; we are bold and intentional
• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and for driving results
  
  

Safety

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the PHINIA CTCM Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment/identity/expression, pregnancy & maternity, disability.

Advancing sustainability today, powering carbon-free tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow.

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