At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production activities, ensuring safety and quality while meeting targets.
- Company: Group55, a passionate manufacturer of pet care and household products.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a company that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in production management and a passion for team development.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 50000 £ per year.
About Group55: We are a manufacturer of pet care, personal care and household products that helps brands and entrepreneurs achieve great things by creating outstanding products and offering unparalleled services. We use our experience as brand owners of the market-leading pet care brand, Animology, to offer our customers an exceptional full-service development, manufacturing, and fulfilment solution, and we do it with passion and enthusiasm.
Role Description: The Shift Manager (AM) is responsible for leading all production activities within their assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing output that meets business objectives and customer requirements, while also providing support across wider site operations when required. This role exists to ensure world-class manufacturing standards are consistently achieved through strong operational leadership, structured team management and a high-level focus on continuous improvement, capability development and performance excellence. The Shift Manager is accountable for driving safety, quality, cost and productivity, full training and development of all staff and ensuring robust operational control of the production hall, including the safe shutdown of production lines and secure closure of the Group55 site at the end of each shift.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver shift production targets for volume, quality, efficiency, and cost.
- Lead safe and compliant production operations across the shift.
- Ensure safe start-up of production lines and effective end-of-shift handovers.
- Take responsibility for site opening, security, and operational readiness at the start of each shift.
- Manage and develop production teams, including training, competency, performance, and engagement.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including OEE, productivity, waste, downtime, quality, and safety.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
Shift Manager (AM Shift) employer: Group55 Ltd
At Group55, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture. As a Shift Manager in our vibrant manufacturing facility, you will benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring your growth within the company while contributing to our mission of delivering outstanding products. Located in a thriving area, we offer a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the forefront, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
