The Shift Manager will be responsible for leading, motivating, and developing a team of operatives to deliver production targets safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate who wants to take the next step in their career in Food Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Monitor production processes to ensure full compliance with food safety regulations and quality control standards;
2. Identify and resolve production issues promptly to maintain optimal efficiency and minimise downtime;
3. Train and mentor new team members, ensuring they understand safety protocols, hygiene standards, and production techniques;
4. Take ownership for achieving daily production targets, maintaining efficiency, and ensuring consistent product quality;
5. Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement;
6. Work closely with Quality Control, Maintenance, and Despatch teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations across all departments.
The Person:
7. Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a food manufacturing environment;
8. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team;
9. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and product quality;
10. Effective problem-solving and decision-makingabilities in a fast-paced production setting;
11. Good communication and collaboration skills, able to work closely with other departments.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
12. Experience implementing lean manufacturingor continuous improvement practices;
13. Relevant Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent);
14. Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot minor equipment or process issues.
Normal working pattern is Monday to Friday 2.00pm to 10.30pm.
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