Production Shift Manager

We’re looking for a hands-on production leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and knows how to get the very best from people, processes, and performance. You’ll be someone who can balance operational delivery with strong leadership — driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement while building a high-performing culture on the shop floor. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong plastics extrusion or continuous manufacturing experience who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and leading teams through change.

Lead and manage daily extrusion production operations to achieve safety, quality, and delivery targets

Plan schedules, line utilisation, changeovers, and material flow to maximise throughput and minimise downtime

Coordinate closely with Engineering and Maintenance teams on preventative maintenance and breakdown response

Drive and maintain a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with EHS standards and procedures

Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required

Ensure products consistently meet specification and quality standards

Implement and maintain SOPs, SPC processes, first-off checks, and corrective actions

Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and operators

Support capability development across setup, troubleshooting, quality, and continuous improvement activities

Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, SMED, Kaizen, and OEE improvement

About you

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Plastics Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or equivalent experience

Proven experience in a production leadership role within manufacturing

Strong experience in plastics extrusion or continuous polymer processing

Practical knowledge of extrusion equipment, dies, haul-offs, cutters, and downstream systems

Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, OEE, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies

Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven mindset

Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications

Basic understanding of PLC/HMI systems desirable

Why join us?

At Wavin, we’re driven by a clear purpose: building healthy, sustainable environments for future generations. As part of the global Orbia group, you’ll join a business where innovation, safety, and continuous improvement are central to everything we do.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation, influence site performance, and develop high-performing teams within a collaborative and supportive environment. We empower our people to take ownership, drive change, and make a meaningful impact — both on site and across the wider business.

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 70 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by ensuring safe and efficient water supply, sanitation and hygiene, climate-resilient cities, and better building performance. Wavin has over 10,000 employees across more than 40 production sites worldwide, serving customers in over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, and Plastigama Wavin.

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business is committed to inclusive hiring. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic.

Recruitment agencies are requested not to respond to this vacancy. Unsolicited applications from third parties in general are also not accepted.