Production Shift Manager

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Are you a Shift Manager, Front Line Manager, Production Manager looking for a new position?
Looking for that positive working environment and somewhere to grow and develop your skills?

You will need to have experience within a Production Shift Manager/Production Manager level role within the food industry. Analytical mindset and approach to problem solving and strong communication skills. Understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles.

We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people in the team, so if you’re looking to join a bakery that values it’s people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.

The successful Shift Manager will have the following skills

• Good knowledge of Manufacturing environment
• Strong people management skills with coaching
• Production Planning
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Your ability to make informed decisions
• Food Quality and safety understanding
• Excellent organizational skills
• IT Skills- email, Excel, Word, workforce planning
• Maintain high quality standards

Responsibilities of the Production Shift Manager:

• Maintain staff levels and create a flexible and skilled work force
• Suggest and promote continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all equipment is monitored for efficiency and potential maintenance requirements
• Ensure equipment is set up for the following shift start up to enhance smooth running and team work
• Manage and control hours within the department to ensure maximum efficiency of output and appropriate cost controls
• Undertake risk assessments
• To deliver KPIs ensuring that the department achieves plan and that all schedules are met on the shift
• To investigate and report any downtime caused by either staff or mechanical issues, ensuring maximum efficiency

Specific Responsibilities: To manage 20 staff (including supervisors), oversee the complete shift production and liaise with senior management on any issues that may affect plan and KPI achievement.

Successful candidate will have:

Previous experience in Food manufacturing environment (Essential)

At least 4 years people management / supervisory experience and leading teams (Essential)

BRC/BRCGS understanding (preferable)

Shift:

Mornings: 6am - 16:00pm Mon - Friday (Saturdays optional)

Company Benefits;

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On - site parking

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Shift management: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rochdale (required)

Work Location: In person