About the role
We are looking for a Shift Production Manager to join the team at our Charleville Production facility and manage the shift production operations.
At this strategically important site we produce skimmed milk powder for the infant and nutritional sector, functional dairy ingredients for the confectionary industry and a range of cheese powders for the savoury snack market.
In addition, the factory produces a range of tailor-made cheese solution products for customers across Europe.
This is a fast-paced role that would be well suited to someone who enjoys day-to-day team management and is looking to take on more responsibility and to progress their career.
This is a shift-based role, covering a rotating pattern of 12-hour day and night shifts.
What will I be doing?
Lead, manage and motivate a team of people, promoting a collaborative and positive working environment.
Instil a 'Safety First, Quality Always' approach and create a high-performance culture where continuous improvement is embraced.
Provide clear direction and undertake all management responsibility for team members; 1-2-1's, conducting appraisals, coaching, managing absence and poor performance / non-conformity.
Ensure that key performance measures of safety, quality and auditory standards are always monitored and achieved.
Drive cost control measures in output, quality, yield, labour utilisation, and waste.
Positively communicate and coordinate with other functions to progress issues concerning production planning, processes, procedures or equipment to ensure the delivery of all customer orders on time, in quality and cost specifications.
Through the utilisation of lean manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed company targets in productivity, efficiency and quality on a continuous basis.
Report and act upon plant or machinery breakdowns with maintenance technicians.
Ensure that internal delivery processes are adhered to support dispatch time windows.
Lead the follow-up and lessons learned process when customers raise concerns.
Identify and eliminate root cause using robust countermeasures.
Sustain the corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues.
What do I need to be successful?
Proven track record of leading and motivating large teams to succeed by utilising appropriate management styles, leading by example, setting objectives and defining responsibilities to give a clear sense of direction and purpose.
Passionate about managing performance, leading, developing and ultimately empowering people.
Significant experience within a high-volume, high-pace GMP manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing.
A degree in Food Science or related discipline is desirable but not essential.
Strong IT Systems and methodology experience (SAP, MS Office packages, Lean Processes, Continuous Improvement, etc.).
Highly organised and analytical with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Experience and knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and ideally, food safety standards.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
Benefits
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
Health Care.
Matched pension scheme.
Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.
We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
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