JOB OVERVIEW
FMCG Manufacturing Site Shift Manager who has previous experience managing and leading teams made up of Lead Technicians, Line Technicians and Operatives is required to join our team at Westmill Foods based in Trafford, Greater Manchester, North West England.
Salary: £47,501 per annum (Basic Salary). Increases to £56,232 per annum with 24/7 Shift Allowance + Benefits.
Location: Trafford, Greater Manchester, North West England
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
This position offers the opportunity to oversee the Noodles Department and own the on-shift decision making. You will be responsible for the operational performance, Health and Safety, Food Safety, and quality, collaborating with the Planning, Engineering, and Warehouse Teams. You will lead, motivate, and coach others, with a rotating 2 week shift pattern (6am-6pm or 6pm-6am).
We are looking for a natural leader who can engage and motivate a team whilst setting clear Health & Safety, quality, and Food Safety standards. You will be a proven problem solver with a track record of driving efficiency and achieving savings through continuous improvement within a food manufacturing environment. You should be prepared to take ownership of issues and go the extra mile to resolve them.
ABOUT WESTMILL FOODS
We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe\'s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods for restaurants, takeaways, and consumers. Our brands include Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon, and Patak\'s, and our product range includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces, and oils. We promote collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, and support employee resource groups to create an inclusive environment.
Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference by being their authentic selves.
DUTIES
* Delivery of the production plan
* Engage, motivate and lead a team of production technicians and operatives
* Resolve downtime issues to root cause with the engineering team, utilising problem solving techniques
* Instigate proactive maintenance through engineering walk rounds
* Present KPIs at Cell Daily Review
* Attend and input into the weekly Planning Meeting
* Analyse OEE, downtime and yield data in support of CI projects, and formulate impactful action plans
* Manage direct labour to budget
* Delivery of site quality plan, and strict management of site standards
* Deliver site H&S targets, championing a zero accident culture
* Deliver robust training schedule for technician team
* Delivery of budgeted material usage, and control of stock through WMS system
* Co-operate with and support other team leaders through effective shift handovers, and demonstration of the Westmill behaviours (Think differently, demonstrate passion, Collaborate, Care, Perform)
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Excellent and confident communicator
* Excellent numerical skills
* High level WMS skills
* Excellent PC skills
* Accomplished people manager in FMCG industry
* Food manufacturing background highly desirable
* Food Hygiene Qualifications
* Professional H&S Qualification (eg IOSH or NEBOSH)
BENEFITS
* Competitive Salary
* ABF Pension scheme membership
* Annual incentive plan
* Free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to affordable loans and financial education, electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
* Cycle to work
* Option to buy additional holidays
* Volunteering day
* Plus a variety of retail and leisure discounts
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13790
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