We have an opportunity for a Shift Manager at our Bedford Food Production site. You will be fully responsible for the day to day running of your shift, as well as identifying and leading operational improvement opportunities for the business.
You will be great at:
- Leadership experience gained within a manufacturing, (food manufacturing desirable) production or FMCG
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience with the ability to problem solve, report information/findings, develop recommendations, and implement process changes
- Proven ability to gain strong results through team working
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Competent IT skills with daily use of MS office software
- Experience of managing, motivating and developing teams
- Numerate & literate with the ability to calculate and interpret OEE’s
- A good understanding of relevant Health and Safety Legislation and codes of practice
You are:
- Able to run to schedule, within the given time frames, whilst maintaining health and safety, food safety, quality, and customer service standards
- Promote the delivery of Continuous Improvement manufacturing practices within the team
- Undertake loss investigations/analysis against red numbers on OEE/Waste, using Continuous Improvement tools
- Coach, develop and lead your team, supporting the delivery of any training and development for your team. Promoting and supporting the introduction of multi-skilling across the business
- Conduct shift meetings with your teams. Gaining team buy-in/accountability for problems and issues on shift
- To control and document levels and accuracy of waste/waste recording including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- To undertake Accident and Near Miss investigations
You have:
- Educated to a good standard of general education
- Experience: Proven background supervising teams in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the food industry.
- Qualification: ood Hygiene (Level 3 preferred), HACCP, IOSH Managing Safely, with First Aid or Fire Warden qualifications as a bonus.
- People Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for building positive relationships.
- Vocational management qualification desirable.
Shift Pattern
You will be working 12-hour shifts, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Week 1 & 3: (4 days on, 3 days off).
- Week 2 & 4: (3 days on, 4 days off).
You will be provided with yearly shift pattern.
Benefits
- Bupa Health Cash Plan
- Flexible Contributory Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- IKEA & Currys Tech & Home Scheme
- Discounted Cycle Scheme
- Referral Bonus
- Reward Platform
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