Job Title
Shift Manager
Reporting To
Production Manager
Shift
Pink Shift, we are a 24/7 operating bakery, 12-hour shifts covering days/nights and weekdays/weekends, on a two-week rota. Shift patterns are 4 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 4 days off.
Location
Lantmännen Unibake, Maidstone Road, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD
Responsibilities
* Run to schedule, within the given time frames, whilst maintaining health and safety, food safety, quality, and customer service standards, with the agreed manning level.
* Promote the delivery of Continuous Improvement manufacturing practices within the team (5 step, S.O.P’s, 5Y’s, SMED).
* Undertake loss investigations/analysis against red numbers on OEE/Waste, using Continuous Improvement tools.
* Coaching, developing and leading the team; support the delivery of training and development for your team and promote multi‑skilling across the business.
* Control and document levels and accuracy of waste recording including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and potential efficiency, accuracy & waste recording, downtime, product weights, staff productivity.
* Continuously identify ways to reduce costs in the business, improve standards and ensure Quality Management Systems and procedures are followed in all areas of responsibility.
* Undertake accident and near miss investigations.
* Lead by example, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, honesty/integrity that develop and supports people through coaching and feedback.
* Assess teammate performance and support the delivery of training and development initiatives for your team, ensuring all Health & Safety processes are followed.
Key Qualifications
* Someone who demonstrates pride and passion in the work they do.
* A natural leader with the capabilities of motivating and getting the best out of the team.
* Highly motivated.
* A self‑starter with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude.
* The ability to work to deadlines and follow instructions.
* Leadership experience gained within a manufacturing, food‑manufacturing desirable, production or FMCG environment.
* Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience in a people‑management role and ability to problem solve, report information/findings, develop recommendations and implement process changes, as needed.
* Proven ability to gain strong results through teamwork.
* Communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills necessary to effectively deal with all levels of the organisation as well as cross‑functional teams.
* Competent IT skills with daily use of MS office software; knowledge of ERP (AX Dynamics) systems desirable.
* Numerate & literate with the ability to calculate and interpret OEE’s, good analytical skills.
* A good understanding of relevant Food Safety & Health and Safety Legislation and codes of practice.
What We Offer
We value the passion and dedication of our team members and offer a supportive, collaborative working environment where continuous improvement is integral to our daily operations. You will have opportunities for professional growth and contribute directly to the success of a leading bakery.
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