Night Shift Manager/Leader

To provide overall leadership, operational control, and management oversight of factory operations during the night shift, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved

Act as Management Representative

• Serve as the highest authority on-site during night shift operations.
• Exercise decision-making authority regarding emergency situations, employee movement, and permissions when required.

Oversee Production Performance

• Monitor production activities and ensure achievement of daily production targets.
• Identify, address, and resolve production bottlenecks and operational issues promptly.
• Communicate directly with Heads of Department (HODs) and key stakeholders on urgent operational matters.
• Coordinate responses to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Conduct regular shop floor inspections to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures.
• Serve as the focal point for all night shift operational issues and ensure effective shift handover to the next team.
• Manage and optimize manpower allocation according to production requirements.

Ensure Safety Compliance

• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Act as the Emergency Management Team (EMT) Commander during night shift operations.
• Coordinate responses to emergencies, facility-related incidents, and security concerns.
• Conduct regular shop floor inspections to identify unsafe conditions, acts, and potential hazards.

Working Conditions

• Required to work according to a shift-pattern schedule, including night shifts, weekends, and public holidays where required.

Academic Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.

Minimum 10- 15 years of manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Experience in aerospace, automotive, machining, or precision manufacturing is an advantage.

Skills

• Leadership and people management.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities