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About The Role
Bring your FMCG manufacturing and people management expertise to a company that encourages you to develop your skills as you develop your team. Whether you’re a Shift Manager looking for a change or a Team Leader aiming to step up, we want to hear from you!
We are recruiting a Shift Manager for our growing Production team at our site in Royton, Oldham.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills by ensuring health and safety standards, production output, quality, and efficiency are achieved on your shift, while motivating and developing your team to exceed targets.
Our Shift Managers work a rotating 3-shift pattern: AM, PM & Nights.
Job Responsibilities
* Team Management: Lead and motivate a production team to achieve targets, maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and uphold safety and quality standards. Manage daily SOR meetings to foster open communication and teamwork.
* Shift Management: Oversee staffing levels, including holiday requests, complete crewing sheets accurately, and communicate resource availability across departments.
* Performance Management: Communicate performance targets clearly and take responsibility for meeting them.
* Team Development: Use performance frameworks to develop team members, ensure proper training, and verify sign-off documentation.
* Compliance: Adhere to all legal and company regulations, including health, safety, and environmental standards. Coordinate with Quality Department on QC procedures.
* Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Quality, H&S, Stores, and HR to optimize production efficiency.
This role suits candidates with FMCG manufacturing experience and leadership in roles such as Shift Manager, Team Leader, or Production Manager. Apply today to start your new career!
Essential Skills
* Supervisory experience leading at least 20 people
* Knowledge of TPM/lean manufacturing
* Experience in FMCG manufacturing
* Problem-solving skills
* Excellent time management
* Qualifications in people management and health & safety are preferred
About Northwood
Northwood is a family-owned group specializing in manufacturing, supply, and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both B2B and consumer markets. We are committed to quality, market-leading service, and diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Free products and on-site parking
* Discounts on retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms
* Wellness programs including Employee Assistance and OnDemand GP
* Early access to pay schemes
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