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Duties of the Shift Manager will include but not be limited to:
- ensuring production always operates to maximise line efficiency, minimise cost, and safeguard safety and quality.
- building and fostering a team environment across all shifts.
- working collaboratively with various teams including Engineering, Quality, H & S, Stores, and HR to deliver the best possible production efficiency.
- managing the daily staffing levels and the process for controlling holidays.
- ensuring that the team members on shift are trained to perform the expected tasks and the sign-off documentation is completed and verified.
- leading a team, motivating the operators to achieve targets and have the correct values and beliefs.
- managing direct reports and using performance management framework to develop operators as business requirements.
- ensuring that all necessary laws and compliance standards (both statutory and our internal standards) are complied with.
- clearly communicating line performance daily and hourly targets in a professional and focused manner.
- ensuring data accuracy for Key Performance Indicators for line performance, inventory / work in progress, plan vs actual, etc.
- interfacing with the Quality Department as appropriate to ensure all QC procedures are adhered to through the teams.
- taking responsibility for reaching pre-defined objectives in compliance with health and safety, and environmental standards.
This role would suit candidates with experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment and leading a team as a Shift Manager, Team Leader, Production Manager, Line Manager, or in a similar role. Apply today, and we'll be in touch with the next steps towards your new career!
About the Role
Are you an experienced Shift Manager looking for a new challenge? Or are you an experienced Team Leader ready to step up to the next level?
We are looking for a Shift Manager to join our Production team at our paper converting site in Royton, Oldham. You will be responsible for ensuring that production output, quality and efficiency is achieved for your shift, whilst ensuring your team are trained and the safety objectives of your shifts are achieved in line with our group policies and procedures.
The Shift Manager will work Monday to Friday, on a 3 shift rotation of 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Free company products
- Free on-site parking
- Retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
- Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
- Free early access to pay scheme
Essential Skills
- Previous supervisory experience in leading and mentoring a team of at least 20 people
- TPM/lean manufacturing knowledge and application
- Previous experience working in an FMCG manufacturing environment
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- You will ideally hold qualifications in people management and health and safety
