Shift Manager

Job Description

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!

Job Requirements

• 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