Area Shift LeaderThirsk | Fixed Term | Site-basedThe Role:We are looking for a Area Shift Leader to join our Packing department in our manufacturing site near Thirsk, North Yorkshire on a 6 month fixed term basis.On Offer:Salary of £18.44 per hour48 hours per weekDay shiftPaid BreaksMonthly pay (last Friday of the month)The Role:To lead colleagues and manage the consistent application of processes within a given shift to ensure products are prepared/manufactured to the agreed standards and production plans whilst keeping our colleagues safe.Key Responsibilities of Area Shift Leader Deliver shift productivity and efficiency targets to produce goods in line with the agreed production plan Continuously monitor raw materials/ingredients, all operational processes and the overall production environment to ensure that all activity comply with food safety manufacturing standardsMonitor and review labour deployment to ensure that the availability and alignment fits with the production requirements of the departmentEffectively communicate with the operations team, report progress against plan, highlighting any risks to the achievement of volumes and standardsPromote a people safe culture within the department, complying with procedures, accident investigation, corrective actions and completing near miss reporting, promoting a safe working environmentReview operational trends within shift. Identify and act on opportunities that can make sustainable improvements in all areas including quality, performance and profit and ultimately delivery of the operational planMonitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and are developed to maximise their potentialSkills, Experience and Qualifications:A good standard of education; demonstrates good literacy and numerical skills, able to understand, communicate and report clearly in EnglishExperience of managing diverse teams in a complex manufacturing environmentAdvanced Food Hygiene AccreditationHACCP Level 2 QualificationIOSH Level 2Experience using Microsoft office Our Total Reward Benefits include:Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay and holiday buy optionsHealthcare cashback plan and Hertility at-home fertility testingHeavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify or breakdown cover)Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and chargingOnsite canteen, free hot drinks and modern facilities.About us INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition. Our Purpose: To create happiness We're on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry - one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED's unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.
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