Shift Manager in Wednesfield

Site Location: at Edward Howell Galvanizers Ltd, Wednesfield, West Midlands, WV13

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Shift Manager to join our busy team at Edward Howell Galvanizers Ltd based in Wednesfield, West Midlands (WV13). We are part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, a successful family-owned business offering secure employment to its employees for over 150 years. We have 15 sites nationwide and apply corrosion protection to all the steel you regularly see around you such as street furniture, lampposts, bridge beams and even football stadiums through our galvanizing process.

You won't just be joining a business; you'll be part of a group that can offer you opportunities and development for the whole of your career!
We pride ourselves on caring for each other, with fairness and trust at our core. If you have similar values, you might find us to be a great place to work.

What’s the role?

As a Shift Manager you will report directly to the Works Manager and will have the overall responsibility for managing the daily operations and production efficiency on your shift. This includes ensuring the shift achieves Key Performance Indictors (KPI's) associated within this role.

You will be based in a factory environment and main responsibilities include:

• Putting Safety First - supervising safe working practices of the shift and visitors.
• Following the Production Plan and allocating resources, operatives, and equipment to meet operational requirements.
• Partake in improvement teams and activities.
• Developing shift members to enable multi-tasking capability.
• Ensuring work is prioritised effectively to achieve optimum productivity and maximise efficiency in line with the production schedule.
• Maintaining quality standards, ensuring compliance, monitoring defect reporting and implementing improvement actions where required.
• Completing H&S compliance monitoring.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to facilities, processes and the working environment.
• Participate in Lean activities, promote near-miss reporting and providing regular feedback to your team.
• Managing attendance, timekeeping and performance, including conducting performance reviews as required.
• Attending and contributing to daily production meetings and Shift Manager meetings as required.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the shift.

Hours?

Initially, the hours will be 6am to 2pm - Monday to Friday, with Overtime required at weekends and requirements to open and close plant as required along with being on a call out list for alarm activations. These hours may change dependent on the needs of the business moving forwards.

Who would suit this role?

We're looking for a motivated and reliable individual who's eager to take the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent leadership and effective communication skills, along with the capability to develop and support their team.

They must be able to think in a fast-paced environment, ensure the efficient operation of the process line and consistency display role-model behaviour.
Training will be provided for the ongoing development of the successful candidate.

What are the benefits?

• A permanent 40.5-hour contract, with gross pay of £ 691.74 per week.
• Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Regular opportunities to complete overtime to enhance income.
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory days) per calendar year - 5 days more than the legal requirement.
• Enhanced pay for other leave (paternity, maternity etc.).
• Paid breaks during shifts are included in the hours of work.
• Company pension scheme matching employee pension contributions.
• Employment protection and death in service cover for employees - paying out up to 3x annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme - offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support.
• Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Full training, equipment and PPE provided.
• Annual free flu vaccinations.
• Long service awards.
• Company share purchase opportunity.
• Free parking.

Wedge Group Galvanizing is an equal opportunities employer, we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and welcomed.