Production Shift Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Heanor Gate Woodmill, Heanor Gate, DE75 7SJ
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time. 39 hours per week.
Shifts: This role will operate over two alternating shifts. The early shift - Monday to Friday 6.00am to 2.00pm and the late shift - Monday to Thursday 2.00pm to 12.20am.
Salary: £38000.00 per annum, plus bonus up to 10%.
Benefits:
- Fantastic opportunities to develop and succeed
- Mental health support scheme
- Colleague & Family discounts on DFS products
- Paid days volunteering each year
- Life Assurance
- High street instant discounts on products such as groceries, electricals, holidays and many more
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Role
At DFS we are looking for a Production Shift Manager to join our fast paced Woodmill Manufacturing team on a Permanent basis.
As a Production Shift Manager you will be managing a team of Supervisors, who in turn will be managing a large team of people within our Woodmill. There will be people and production management targets and responsibilities along with operational and health & safety requirements. Our manufacturing sites are fast paced, high volume and fun so you will need to be adaptable and dynamic.
Knowledge of furniture manufacturing is desirable.
No previous experience is required, just a desire to succeed and a willingness to learn.
DFS Group is an equal opportunities employer who are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We love to celebrate and encourage our colleagues to be their true selves. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Everyone Welcome! (Click here for our Inclusion statement)
Interested? Click ‘Apply online’ now to take the first step in your DFS journey.
About DFS
DFS is the UK’s leading omni-channel upholstery retailer. Since 1969 we’ve been making high quality upholstered furniture for our customers and we’re proud of our 50 year furniture making heritage. Our team of skilled craftspeople are the heart of our business - it’s their passion that means our customers get the highest quality furniture which gives our brands a great reputation and helps us grow our business.
Job Reference: DFS03071
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Home Furniture & Housewares Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Shift Manager roles across DFS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Home Furniture & Housewares Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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