Shift Manager

Production Shift Manager

St Helens, Lancashire

Salary: 34,000 pa - 39,000 per annum depending on experience + Bonus

A leading Food manufacturing company dedicated to providing high-quality products to a range of customer groups. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, backed by substantial investment in their manufacturing capabilities, this business is growing and can provide progression opportunities.

The Role:

Working pattern is 12hrs, 7am-7pm days, 7pm-7am nights, 4 on 4 off.

This role could provide a springboard into Production Management.

The individual appointed will take on the following duties:

• Oversee the daily operations of Production, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and timely delivery of the production plan.
• The Shift Manager will provide strong leadership and direction to the production team, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Monitor the production plan to ensure it can meet customer orders, whilst optimising resources and minimising waste.
• Through regular inspections and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) ensure all products manufactured meet Specifications and Quality standards.
• Ensure Operatives are working to the guidelines of a safe working environment, conducting safety training when appropriate.
• Monitor Production Operatives, providing feedback, coaching, and training as needed to ensure high levels of productivity and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for production improvements, leading initiatives to improve production processes and reduce waste.
• Address production challenges in a timely manner, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures to minimise disruptions.

The Person

• Previous experience within a Manufacturing environment as: Shift Production Manager, Production Team Leader or Production Supervisor.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate shift work, including nights and weekends.
• Open to career advancement and professional development.
• Salary: 34,000 pa - 39,000 per annum depending on experience + Bonus. Ref 3513

This role is commutable from: Liverpool, Warrington, Culcheth, St Helens, Haydock, Worsley, Leigh, Prescot, Widnes, Atherton, Wigan, Huyton, Burscough, Maghull, Skelmersdale.