Production Shift Manager Opportunity
The successful candidate will report to the Production Manager and be responsible for supporting the effective and efficient operation of a highly automated 24/7 milk processing site.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in production management and contribute to the success of our team by implementing process improvements, ensuring strict adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures, and maintaining quality standards in process, people, and product.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Production Shift Manager in ensuring the manufacture of products to the highest standards in the safest, most cost-effective and efficient manner.
* Fully utilise and harness the Production and Maintenance Teams capability through effective leadership, processes that are consistently applied and accurately measured against business objectives.
* Day-to-day management of production operatives on the shift rotation.
* Identifying and implementing process improvements in conjunction with key stakeholders.
* Ensuring strict adherence to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
* Maintaining and driving quality standards in process, people, and product.
* Capacity planning for existing and future products.
* Contributing to the culture of continuous improvement.
* Reporting and communicating effectively with senior management on an ongoing basis.
Qualifications/Experience and Competencies Required:
Experience in a production role in a food processing environment is a distinct advantage. A Food/Science or Process/Engineering/Production Management qualification or equivalent is desirable.
Key Skills/Attributes Required:
Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Appetite to drive safety improvements. IT and report writing skills. High standards of systems compliance.
Personal Attributes/Core Behaviours:
Willingness to learn and undertake formal training. Strong ability to work in a team. High motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work on own initiative. Adaptable to short and long-term change.