Shift Production Manager – Fresh Product Manufacturing (Days / Earlies)

Shift Production Manager – fresh product manufacturing (days/earlies)
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £38,400 – £45,600+ benefits
This is a vital management position which supervises multi- production area on one shift of operation. This manager will coordinate the short term activities of this area within established guidelines and standards to produce the highest quality, lowest cost product in the safest and most efficient manner. The Shift Manager will facilitate teams in his/her area of responsibility and conduct or coordinate the necessary training for both the individual associates and the team. This manager will implement and enforce established policy and strategy.

Continuous improvement is a key aspect of this role. It will be accomplished through developing and maintaining an organisation that demonstrates improvement by continuously driving faults and loss lower.

The role:
Conversion – Manage the efforts of operating teams of a multi- line, area or on one shift in the efficient conversion of materials into quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary manner within the product design specifications.

Change Agent – Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organisation, as needed, to assure that the objectives of the line/area are met.

People Management – Manage associate relations issues and guide and direct the hiring, training, retraining, development and motivation of Operations associates following self-managed, team working principles with a minimum degree of guidance from the Operations Manager. Engagement surveys will be used to determine individual effectiveness in this area and assure site consistency.

Goal Setting and Measurement – With the general guidance of the Operations Manager and through Operations teams, establish line performance standards and goals, and measure, control, take corrective action and report results as appropriate.

Troubleshooting – At this stage of technical development, and under the general guidance of the Operations Manager, the Line Manager utilises the technical resources on shift for the preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of process/packaging equipment problems, with the objective of effectively using these resources to achieve desired performance levels.

Communications – Ensure that open communications are established and that opportunities to broaden the scope and responsibility of Operations teams/associates are undertaken.

Operations Strategy – Participate with the Operations Manager in the implementation of improvement strategies that will help the line/area perform more effectively in the near term.

Associate Development – Evaluate associate performance and develop, in conjunction with associate’s plans, to challenge their potential.

The person:
Degree educated or equivalent
Previous FMCG management manufacturing or logistics experience ideally within food or other fresh products
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely.
Understanding of major functions within the plant
Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts
Experience in plant sanitation practices and procedures
Ability to engage Associates
Track record in developing talent
Proven ability to deliver consistent results
Naturally creates collaborative relationships
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Conflict management skills
Developing Direct Reports and others
Strong evidence of managing and measuring work
Ability to motivate others
Drive for results

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