Production Shift Manager Location: Marchington, Staffordshire Shift: 4 on 4 off Salary: £30,000k - £35,000k dependent upon experience
Hunters 4 Staff are delighted to be assisting our client in Marchington to find an experienced Shift Manager.
As the Shift Manager you will be fully responsible for managing the shift and all direct team members. Your role is to ensure the smooth running of operations, including washing and clean down processes, in line with company specifications. You will ensure that targets and deadlines are met to achieve customer orders and that all direct team members comply with the company's Health and Safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full responsibility for the shift, managing team members, production, and quality targets to ensure smooth production processes.
Liaise with the relevant agency regarding staffing issues at the beginning of each shift and report any problems with agency staff as part of the shift handover procedure.
Ensure compliance with the company's quality systems, processes, and procedures.
Manage, develop, and motivate direct reporting team members and Forklift Truck Drivers to ensure high standards of timekeeping and attendance levels.
Monitor, measure, and report on production-related process performance, general issues, and update company systems including Enable to record receipts and despatches, complete FLT check sheets, and report defects, complete stock counts.
Ensure good communication is given either verbally or in writing to all team members, customers, and supply booking references for inbound/outbound loads.
Ensure Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to during the shift and all matters relating to this are dealt with using the resources within the company in line with the company's Health and Safety policy.
Use problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to ensure that all team members can identify root causes and take fast effective action to resolve problems.
Work closely with other Plant Shift Managers to ensure effective communication during production handovers.
Ensure training skills are met for current and future demands of the shift.
Actively participate in the company's continuous improvement plan to achieve future growth.
Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
Make appropriate decisions according to dynamic customer requirements.
Provide First Aid cover.
Responsible for all reporting of any projects that the company will be running to help on productivity.
Participate in future cost-saving projects.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the production area and the staff canteen.
Person Specification:
Positive "can do" outlook with a clear focus on deliverables - look beyond the obvious and use initiative.
Able to communicate and motivate - both verbal and written.
Attention to detail - process and completion of paperwork.
Computer literate, Microsoft Outlook.
Able to commute reliably to the Marchington site.
Willing to do overtime to cover other managers.
Minimum 3 years working in an Operations environment as a Shift Supervisor or within an equivalent capacity.
Benefits:
Weekly pay
Training opportunities
On-site parking
Nearby towns or cities include Burton upon Trent, Uttoxeter, and Derby. Related job titles might include Production Supervisor, Operations Manager, and Team Leader.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for operations management, we encourage you to apply!