Overview
Shift Manager role at Solenis. The Shift Manager will manage, coach and develop all production teams (Fluids, Powders production and filling) to ensure current and future operational requirements are met in line with Site Safety, Environmental, Quality, Cost, Morale and Speed targets.
About Solenis: Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as monitoring and control systems. These technologies help customers improve operational efficiencies, product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Responsibilities
* Ensure HSE implementation and performance at shift level, accountable for the safe and compliant operation of the shift and of the site outside office hours.
* Ensures complete investigation in relation to HSE related incidents, in the agreed company timeframe.
* Ensure compliance with site targets around Hazard Identification and action any follow-up actions.
* Actively promotes the close call programs.
* Close calls investigated and rectified within 24hrs where practicable.
* Ensures active monitoring and compliance of dust and enzyme levels.
* Ensure that production plans are followed in order to reduce the environmental impact from site to surrounding areas (practicable).
* Utilise established systems in order to alleviate risks associated within the current and the future manufacturing function.
* Ensure PPE is fit-for-purpose and accessible.
* Ensure waste material is dealt with through the correct process.
* Liaise with other functions to minimize the use of raw materials.
* Actively promote new methods of working in order to improve the site environmental and waste performance.
* Focuses on achieving the targets in relation to the Quality Business objectives: Ensure timely completion of CADS and customer complaints through root-cause analysis.
* Ensure timely input of data regarding any non-conformance from suppliers.
* Ensure teams are following established quality systems/protocols and all relevant checks are being done.
* Monitor and improve upon site RFT measure.
* Ensure root-cause investigation and correct handling of rejects or rework batches.
* Assist with the completion of activities in order to ensure a successful continuation of compliance in relation to established or new audit requirements.
* Focuses on achieving the targets in relation to the Speed Business objectives: Drive Operational performance through direct management and KPI adherence.
* Monitoring of actual production v customer requirements, target SPA and VPA >95%.
* Actively pursue the reduction in changeovers in order to provide a more agile service.
* Monitor and improve upon established production metrics in relation to efficiency.
* Monitor, evaluate and utilise the labor pool to ensure successful completion of the production plan.
* Ensure consistency of supply through the effective management of stock control systems/processes.
* Focuses on achieving the targets in relation to the Cost Business objectives: Monitor and improve upon existing processes, in order to ensure the successful adherence to budgets.
* Highlight and implement systems/processes/schemes in order to realise cost savings across the company.
* Effectively manage both fixed and non-fixed labour in line with budgetary requirements.
* Effectively utilise resources in order to successfully implement designated projects in line with established company standards.
* Focuses on achieving the targets in relation to the People Business objectives: Providing visible shop floor management and leading by example.
* Deliver an effective training and development program to address any competency gaps.
* Responsible for applying the company disciplinary procedure across shift up to and including formal written warning.
* Effectively manage the use of annualised hours in order to maintain customer service levels, whilst operating within the agreed procedure in order to maintain levels of morale.
* Ensure the timely completion of Return-to-work interviews and any associated actions that may arise i.e. referrals.
* Ensure 6S standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing areas in line with standard practices.
* Assist in the recruitment process through a thorough involvement in the assessment and selection of all departmental staff.
* Effectively manage holidays and cover within the agreed procedure, to ensure consistency of supply to customers.
* Actively promote and action the suggestion scheme in order to promote employee engagement and continuous improvement.
* Develop new or improve existing standard operating practices in order to provide a standard benchmark for operations and a stable base for root-cause analysis.
* Proactively participate in and organize relevant meetings in order to address issues that may hinder production and implement corrective actions.
* Lead the cross-functional daily integration meeting to ensure the correct support is given to production and remove daily roadblocks to meet daily targets.
* Participate in daily planning meetings to get an overview of issues to production for the day/week plan and formulate solutions.
* Participate in weekly European level backorder meetings to formulate solutions to manage service issues to customers by planning production around priorities.
* Participate in weekly European level planning meetings to get an overview of issues to production for the next 8 weeks forecasted volume and plan resources to meet demand.
Managerial Responsibility
Has full managerial responsibility for 20-30 direct reports, assigns work to staff, provides coaching and training, sets goals, is accountable for performance evaluation, plans staff development, and makes and approves people management decisions either alone or in collaboration with management and HR including recruitment, promotions, terminations, and compensation.
Experience
3 – 5 Years in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Interpersonal Skills
The right candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be computer literate and have the ability to work effectively under pressure. They will have a flexible attitude, be well motivated and work well in a team. They will have worked as a Shift Manager or in a Team Lead position before and have a working knowledge of RCA, Lean principles and continuous improvement.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and will not be discriminated against because of disability.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team.
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