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Our client, i2r, manufactures a comprehensive range of aluminium foil wrinklewall and smoothwall containers used throughout the food industry.
As a global leader in their field, they supply superior, lightweight, robust aluminium foil packaging for food for many leading retail brands as well as foil containers for wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide.
The Role
The Shift Manager will manage all staff and operational areas, in line with key business policies, procedures and applicable legislation. This includes producing quality products which meet customer requirements on time and to specification, in a safe and efficient manner to agreed cost standards. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead and engage all manufacturing related employees on shift.
2. Manage personnel in line with company procedures such as absence, performance, and disciplinary policies.
3. Manage and schedule the throughput of the production department.
4. Analyze performance data and implement corrective actions where targets are not achieved.
5. Manage and evaluate machine resources to ensure productivity with minimal downtime.
6. Promote continuous improvement within the shift.
7. Ensure all employees follow industry-standard Health and Safety guidelines, maintain good housekeeping, and adhere to lean manufacturing protocols.
8. Participate in and contribute to H&S, Quality, and Production Planning Meetings, ensuring actions are delegated and completed.
9. Identify opportunities to develop operators and organize training and support.
10. Liaise with the Maintenance Manager and engineering department regarding scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Strong leadership and managerial skills
* Team player mentality
* Good motivator
* Responsible and professional attitude
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages
* Experience managing a team
* Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Experience in food packaging environment
* Previous FMCG experience
* Experience with SAP
* Power press experience
Benefits Offered:
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus 1 day for birthday
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