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About the Role
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be the driving force on the factory floor. This isn't just about supervising; it’s about providing high-impact leadership to our shift operatives and acting as the central point of contact for Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, and NPD.
We are looking for a leader who takes ownership, prioritizes safety, and fosters a culture where we "win together and lose together."
In this role, success is measured by three core pillars:
Safety First: Ensuring every team member leaves work in the same healthy condition they arrived.
Quality Excellence: Producing safe, "right first time" products in a pristine, controlled environment.
Operational Efficiency: Achieving high standards at the lowest possible cost through smart resource management.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Control: Ensure strict compliance with all business processes and "operational bibles" (the production plan and product specifications).
Team Leadership: Deploy the correct labor (skill and quantity), while coaching, developing, and managing performance effectively.
Standards & GMP: Maintain and constantly seek to improve site standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Problem Solving: Manage and accelerate downtime or sub-optimal line speeds swiftly; manage yields and report on improvements.
Quality Assurance: Close out shift complaints and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) accurately and on time.
Strategy & Recruitment: Work with the Operations Manager to identify skill gaps and assist in the recruitment of new talent.
Requirements & Experience
The Essentials:
Background: Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (Food, Pet Food, or FMCG is highly preferred).
Leadership: Previous experience as a Shift Manager, Team Lead, or Supervisor.
Qualifications: HACCP Level 2 and IOSH Managing Safely.
Compliance: A strong awareness of BRC standards.
The Person:
Continuous Improvement: A basic understanding of CI tools with a track record of delivering outcomes.
Communication: Credible and influential; able to build cross-functional relationships with ease.
Mindset: A "can-do" attitude with a focus on finding solutions, not just identifying problems.
Character: Honest, empathetic, and comfortable with high levels of accountability.
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