Job Purpose
Reporting to the Production manager, this role will have responsibility and accountability for managing and supporting performance. Adopt a right first‑time mentality. Working with shift managers, operation teams and all business functions/processes to achieve first time.
What You Will Contribute
* Develop a "can do" culture/approach through strong collaborative teamwork, communication, and leadership across all operation teams.
* Coach and mentor Line Leaders to their full potential to lead teams.
* In conjunction with HR teams, monitor 100% compliance with mandatory requirements.
* Achieve and monitor shift performances to ensure efficiencies and standards are achieved across all functions.
* Drive waste reduction and cost saving initiatives.
* Work with shift manager colleagues to ensure shift handovers are of a high standard and communication of events and issues between shifts is in place.
* Support with NPD activities on plant and engage teams to get successful outcomes from all trials and first runs.
* Implement processes for all risk assessments, safe systems of work and manual handling.
* Ensure that work instructions are in place and are up to date.
* Support accident investigations concerning LTA & RIDDORS and close off any corrective actions.
* Support the implementation and training of the fire evacuation procedure, including first aid.
* Ensure quality is championed across the shift by attending quality panels and implementing any relevant actions.
* Play an integral part in audits ensuring we are audit ready for BRC/Customers.
* Ensure effective processes exist to enable compliance with relevant GMP standards including PPE, hygiene, CAYG, etc.
What You Will Bring
* At least one year’s experience in a manufacturing organisation, preferably food or similar.
* Good written and oral communication.
* Self‑motivated, team player with good attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
* Flexible in approach to work to meet demands.
Shift Pattern
2 days working 7:00 am–7:00 pm, 2 nights 7:00 pm–7:00 am followed by 4 days off.
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