Production Shift Manager

We are currently seeking an interim Production Shift Manager to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for iconic brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry's, Cornetto, and Solero, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG ice cream manufacturing environment.

The position is based at Barnwood, Gloucester. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months with possible extension, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days 2 nights then 4 off, 5.30am - 17.30pm / 17.30pm - 5.30am) Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between 48,960 - 54,400 (Inclusive of shift allowance) per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

Main Job Purpose.
The production shift manager is responsible for the line management of operator teams and to deliver the safety, quality, efficiency & waste objectives for their area on shift.
Key Skills & Responsibilities.
Technical / Functional - shift managers need to have a strong background in manufacturing. They should have a firm grasp on the principles of people leadership, continuous improvement, loss capture, safety standards, quality standards and incident management.
Safety.
Action Completion - Works with the safety team and production coordinator to complete relevant actions from the safety action plan, including but not limited to machinery safety, incident investigations, CSHEC minutes, SBO/DCAs, near misses, SHEPAR.
Audits - Expected to carry out and follow up safety audits in line with site requirements.
Incident Management - expected to professionally manage safety incidents as they occur on shift, including but not limited to evacuations, injuries, near misses and high safety tags. This includes preparation and communication of relevant paperwork to the right quality.
Incident Investigations - carry out investigations for safety incidents that are isolated to their shift.
Quality.
Action Tracking - Works with the safety team and production coordinator to complete relevant actions from the quality action plan, including but not limited to housekeeping & hygiene, incident investigations.
Audits - Expected to carry out and follow up quality audits in line with site requirements.
Incident Management - expected to professionally manage quality incidents as they occur on shift. This includes preparation and communication of relevant paperwork to the right quality.
Incident Investigations - carry out investigations for incidents in full that are isolated to their shift, in particular low-level ones.

Experience Required.

• Must have a strong understanding of the end-to-end manufacturing process.
• Has knowledge and understanding of national Safety and Environmental legislation and company policy, systems and practice relevant to the factory and the legal responsibility placed upon individuals.
• Strong servant leader, with significant demonstrable experience of achieving sustained success within a manufacturing environment.
• Has successfully led improvement projects and managed the change and transition process with teams of people.
• Strong continuous improvement knowledge.
• Excellent organisation & communication skills.
• Considerable ability to drive a strong safety culture.
• Ability to deal with ever-changing fast-paced environment, making quick sound decisions, prioritising and driving changes to the operation in real time
• Is curious about self-development, proactively and continuously develops self to be the best they can be
• Should ideally have reasonable mechanical skills to address day to day issues.

Gloucester working environment:

• Ice cream manufacturing environment
• There is an onsite restaurant available, serving breakfast and lunch
• Uniform for manufacturing workers
• Staff shop selling discounted products
• Onsite parking
• Close proximity to M5 motorway and a 20-minute drive from Cheltenham.