Shift Manager

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Shift Managers to lead their teams in a thriving manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a high-performing team culture. As a Shift Manager, you'll be responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing LEAN methodologies, and ensuring effective cross-functional communication. The company values inclusivity and offers generous employee benefits, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the FMCG sector. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you!

Leistungen

Generous employee benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supportive parental leave options

Social and engagement activities

Qualifikationen

• Experience in production leadership roles, preferably in FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching teams.

Aufgaben

• Drive a safety-first culture and promote OH&S improvements.
• Manage production start-ups, shutdowns, and shift production goals.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

LEAN Manufacturing

Safety Management

Coaching and Development

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Jobbeschreibung

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The Business
Patties Foods is a true Australian success story. With humble beginnings in 1966 as a family-owned cake shop in Lakes Entrance, Victoria, we have grown into one of Australia's most loved manufacturers, suppliers, and marketers of leading branded frozen savoury, frozen meals, and dessert products.
Our company values of Courage, Trust, Integrity, and Ownership reflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties Foods' brands have become household names across the nation, but to make our great brands happen, we need great people - and that's where you come in.

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for two Shift Manager’s to join our team in Perth. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the successful candidates will join our Shift Teams and manage the shift operation of the value stream and provide effective leadership to staff to achieve required Safety, Quality and Production performance targets and determine efficiency improvements. Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to;

• Drive a safety-first culture and promote employees to identify and implement OH&S improvements.
• Educate, coach, engage and develop to create a high performing team to achieve/exceed KPI’s in safety, quality, productivity, waste, and financial.
• Contribute to plant improvement initiatives through active leadership and implementation of LEAN and CI methodologies.
• Develop manufacturing skills and capability within your team and implement & foster succession plans.
• Analyse and understand manufacturing measure output data and develop concepts in conjunction with the team to improve site performance.
• Manage production start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers ensuring you meet shift production goals.
• Ensure quality and hygiene standards are maintained to produce right first-time product.
• Effective cross functional communication.
• Identify and escalate issues, and actively manage these by proposing and implementing optimal solutions.

The Person
To be a successful candidate for this role, you will have previous experience in the same or similar role whilst also obtaining the following;

• Experience in a similar production leadership role, ideally within the FMCG industry.
• A strong leadership background and skillset, with an ability to coach and develop a team to deliver excellent results.
• Experience in LEAN manufacturing and delivering change, as well as implementing continuous improvement.
• A demonstrated history in achieving improved production in a manufacturing environment, with a safety-first attitude.
• A hands-on leader with a can-do attitude.
• High Care production facility experience is advantageous.
• Previous management of an afternoon shift is advantageous.
• Strong communication, coaching, consultation, and negotiation skills with an ability to engage and influence stakeholders as well as being able to connect with people at different levels.

What we offer you
At Patties Food Group we are passionate about our people, brands and culture! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect. As a member of the Patties Food Group team, you will have access to;

• Generous employee benefits & take-home products.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) services, supportive parental leave options and multiple social and engagement activities.
• Patties people; hungry humble and focussed. Join us now!

You must have the right to work and live in Australia for this role.