Manufacturing Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager (Days and Nights)

Salary: 53975

Location: Northamptonshire

Shift Pattern: Monday Friday (mixed days and nights)

The Opportunity

We are currentlysupporting a leadingFMCG manufacturing organisationin the appointmentof an experiencedProduction Shift Manager.

This is akey leadership positionresponsible for overseeingthe safe efficientand effective productionworkflow within afast-paced manufacturing environment. You will leadand develop ashift team ensuringthat materials areconverted into finishedproducts while consistentlyachieving highstandards acrosssafety quality productivity cost delivery andpeople performance.

This is anexcellent opportunity foran experienced Productionleader who enjoysworkingin a dynamic highly structured environmentand is passionateabout developing peopleand driving continuousimprovement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliancewith legal foodsafety health & safety environmental and peoplepolicies.
• Take ownership ofshift and factoryKPI performance ensuringtargets are achievedand sustained.
• Lead coach andsupport your teamto deliver operationalobjectives and maintainrequired standards.
• Overseetraining and developmentto ensure theteam has thenecessary skills knowledgeand experience.
• Effectively allocate peopleand resources toachieve production plansand budgetary requirements.
• Monitor and report shift performance ensuringtimely delivery againstthe production plan.
• Lead and supportimprovement projects acrossthe manufacturing operation.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and work collaborativelywith cross-functionalteams.
• Drive individual andteam performance througheffective coaching engagementand accountability.
• Act as a visible and influential leader promoting high standardsand positive teammorale.

What Were LookingFor

• Proven experience managingand developing teamswithin anFMCG food manufacturingor comparable high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong coaching facilitationand people leadershipskills.
• A track record of delivering againstoperational KPIs.
• Experience working withbusiness improvement methodologiesand continuous improvementtools.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing standards processesand operational discipline.
• IOSH Managing Safelycertification or awillingness to obtainit.
• A curious and proactiveapproach with agenuine interest infinding new andbetter ways ofworking.
• A commitment to keeping your technical and professionalknowledge up todate.

Desirable Experience

The following wouldbe advantageous:

• Working knowledge ofMicrosoft Dynamics 365(D365).
• Level 3 Food Safetyqualification.
• HACCPexperience/qualification.

Important Information

• The employer isunable to providesponsorshipfor this positionand therefore applicantsmust have theexisting right towork required forthe role.