Short Intro and About the Job The Graduate Shift Manager will focus on a comprehensive period of training whereby all elements of production and people management are learned and experienced from a day-to-day perspective in a high volume, best in class production environment.
Depending on individual progression, training can be for a period of 1 – 2 years before advancement to a Shift Manager role.
Subject to the successful completion of the training period, the Graduate Shift Manager will be promoted to a Shift Manager position and become part of the core production management team.
Shift Managers are responsible for the overall leadership, direction and coordination of the Packing, Production, Synergy and Maintenance 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.
Main responsibilities · Work with a Line Lead to lead the Shift Team to achieve production and packing targets/KPI on a daily basis and lead smaller teams as assigned during the Graduate Programme · Set weekly targets and objectives for the Shift Team · Ensure the highest standards of product quality, integrity and hygiene are achieved and improved daily in line with quality and food safety standards · Maintain excellent standards of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping Practice · Monitor and controlling costs within agreed budget · Ensure the safe working practices and conduct of the team, contractors and visitors · Ensure that team are properly trained and managed to work in a safe, quality conscious and effective way · Execute meaningful Performance Development Reviews of teams bi-annually · Drive systems and processes to eliminate customer complaints · Maintain positive working relationships