Jenn at Wallace Myers International is recruiting another Production Shift manager for our client in West Cork. This is a Permanent opportunity with competitive salary package and benefits
Join a Global Leader Driving Innovation in Nutritional Manufacturing
Our client is a world-class manufacturer of infant nutrition products, operating to pharmaceutical-grade standards in a sterile environment. Utilizing advanced spray-dried processes this site offers a unique opportunity for professionals to leverage their expertise in a highly regulated, cutting-edge setting.
With exciting development plans underway this is a chance to join a global organization at the forefront of innovation and growth. If you're looking for a role that combines technical excellence with long-term career potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Shift Managers are responsible for the overall leadership, direction and coordination of Production employees. The Shift Manager will manage shift employees to achieve key business objectives of product quality, order fulfilment, OEE, labour efficiency, health and safety and budget control. The Shift Manager will also act as cover in the absence of the Plant manager and support the Plant Manager in Operations as appropriate.
The West Cork Supply Point is a strategic spray drying factory within the division, being a major supplier of infant formula to other plants within the network
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND KPI'S
Shift Management
1. Lead the Shift Team to achieve production targets/KPIs
2. Ensure the highest standards of product quality, integrity and hygiene
3. Maintain excellent standards of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping Practice
4. Monitor and control costs
5. Ensure the safe working practices and conduct of the team, contractors and visitors
6. Ensure that team are properly trained and managed to work in a safe, quality conscious and effective way
7. Maintain positive working relationships and ensure effective communication at all levels
8. Ensure all work areas and equipment within your control are regularly and properly maintained to deliver optimum performance
9. Drive initiatives to maximise employee contribution and drive improvements in product quality and process/system efficiencies
10. Liaise with QA & QC, logistics, technical and maintenance teams to achieve optimum results
11. Responsible for Internal Controls as assigned to you by the Internal Controller
12. Interface with HR in relation to employee performance/development and any employee relations issues
13. Update relevant HR systems as required
General Management
14. The Shift Manager will be expected to cover for the Production Manager when absent and support the Production Manager in other areas of production
15. Contribute to the overall department performance plan in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Motivation and Environment
16. Drive correct usage, maintenance and development of all production systems
Functional COmpetencies
17. Professional manager and leader with the highest standards of integrity
18. Proactive mind-set, consistently seeks out continuous improvements
19. Strong work ethic required with evident enthusiasm for the role
20. A team player who can galvanise support for achieving key objectives
21. Capable of taking the lead in change
22. Requirement for versatility in difficult situations
23. Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of employees
24. Mature outlook and ability to manage stressful and challenging environments
25. Good reporting, writing and numerical skills
26. Clear thinking individual who can resolve issues on their feet with a decisive personality
27. Clear communication of their objectives and motivation of staff
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
28. 2 years' experience in a management/supervisory role in the food manufacturing Industry is required
29. Third level qualification in a related field is desirable
30. SAP/MES/Scada experience highly desirable
31. A strong understanding of Microsoft Office is required
32. Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills
All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.
Contact Jenn Dinan on 014408352 or apply via the link below
At Wallace Myers International Recruitment Agency we specialise in sourcing professionals for key industries and services.