Shift Manager

Job Description

Our client based in Sedgefield are looking for an experienced Shift Manager to join their team. The Shift Manageris responsible formanaging a multidisciplined manufacturing unit covering five sections of the plant, reporting to the Production Manager.

Main Duties

• Manage the shift and all direct staff on site, as well as indirect staff.

• To take full responsibility of the quality of product that is produced within the shift in line with the Companies quality systems, processes and procedures, and to ensure all quality records are maintained in line with Company Quality and BRC policies.

• To monitor the production output of the shift against the production plan, targeting the achievement of planned volume per machine per shift. Any variances from the plan to be reported via the daily Production meeting.

• To control and measure production wastage for each shift, particularly during changeovers and design changes, minimizing wastage wherever possible.

• Changeovers and quality check sheets.

• Carry out all checks, audits, paperwork and line clearance required by the company BRC/Quality system.

• Liaise and coordinate with support functions to progress issues concerning production planning and resource/skill allocation to ensure orders produced on time.

• Complete and monitor IT manufacturing system, ensuring accurate information from all relevant shift personnel.

• Be able to make appropriate decisions during nightshifts and weekends.

• Have a proactive approach to production, identifying and proposing changes which can lead to improvements in terms of efficiency, wastage, ways of working, quality, safety, housekeeping and the production environment.

• Manage, develop and motivate direct reporting staff, identifying training requirements.

• Good communicationskills, verbally or written.

• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills.

• Completion of return to work and shift allocation coordination.

• Conduct disciplinaries and data records.

• Relevant reporting on downtime, wastage,output and maintenance issues. To ensure a smooth shift handover.

• Prior to the end of the shift, completion of housekeeping checks.

• Cover the operating of machines as and when required and provide support to operators throughout the shift.

• To maintain the smooth running of all manufacturing areas ensuring health and safety, quality standards, and operational KPIs are achieved in line with the company’s expectation.

Required knowledge, skills or experience

• Experience in managing a diverse team of approximately 25 employees.

• Experience working in a fast- paced manufacturing environment and working shifts.

• Have a minimum of 3 years proven experience and/or an ILM Level 3 or 5 qualification (or equivalent) would be an advantage

• Experience working in a high mass volume manufacturing environment as a Shift Supervisor or within an equivalent capacity.

• Experience within the plastic industry is desirable however not essential.

Additional Information

Location:Sedgefield

Hours of work:

24/7, 12-hour shift pattern comprising of 3 shifts on and 3 shifts off, alternating between dayshifts and nightshifts, rotating 3 weeks of 36 and 3 weeks of 48 hours, averaging 42 hours per week.

Salary:

The salary will depend upon experience and will range from £36,000 to £37,700, which is available for payment on a weekly or monthly basis. The position is an hourly paid rate (starting on £16.05 and rising to £17.30). Overtime is at a premium rate of 1.25.

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday (6.8 weeks).

• A contributory pension scheme once you have been employed for three months.

• 2 x Life Assurance and a Health Cash plan scheme which covers dental, optical, mental health and well-being after 6 months employment

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment agency.

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