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Shift Manager

Company:  Greiner Packaging Ltd.
Location: 

Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, NI, UK, BT71 6LN

Travel activity:  10%
Job Type:  Permanent

Job Overview

As Shift Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing operation — leading a talented team of production and warehouse operators, supported by skilled technical staff, to deliver exceptional results. This is a hands-on leadership role where your energy, organisation, and problem-solving ability will make a real impact every day.

You’ll drive performance across safety, quality, people, and efficiency, ensuring every shift runs smoothly and to the highest standards. With a strong focus on developing talent and fostering teamwork, you’ll build a motivated, high-performing team that takes pride in achieving success together.

If you’re a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys inspiring others to perform at their best, this is your opportunity to shape a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

 

 

 

Your profile

What You’ll Bring:

  • 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing or engineering, ideally in plastics or food packaging

  • Proven leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams

  • Background in fast-paced, high-volume production, focused on safety, quality, and efficiency

  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

  • Record of building high-performing teams and driving a positive, results-driven culture

  • Solid grasp of shift KPIs, operational processes, and data analysis for improvement

  • Knowledge of Quality Systems (BRC, FDA, ISO)

  • Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office

  • Understanding of Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma principles (advantageous)

  • Must have permanent right to work in the UK (site based in Northern Ireland)

Our Offer

Available Shifts

  • 36.3 hrs – Weekend Days: Fri–Sun, 06:54–19:00

  • 37.5 hrs – Weekend Nights: Fri–Sun, 18:30–07:00

  • 38 hrs – Double Days:

    • A Shift: 06:00–15:30

    • B Shift: 14:00–23:30

  • 38 hrs – Weekly Nights: Mon–Thu, 21:30–07:00

Salary & Benefits

  • £38,000–£44,000 (dependent on shift & experience)

  • Profit-Related Pay Bonus

  • Health Cash Plan (dental, physio, etc.)

  • 4% employer pension (rising +1% from Apr 2026)

  • Extra holiday each year after 5 years’ service

 

 

We provide equal opportunities for everyone and see diversity as our strength. Therefore, we welcome all applicants – regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of empowering women and increasing female leader representation. We foster an inclusive work environment and encourage all individuals to apply. 
Job ID:  3548

Join us!

As a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging, we are always looking for employees who will shape the future of the plastics industry with us and courageously promote sustainable solutions. We value a humorous atmosphere, communication at eye level and long-term employment relationships.
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