Blow Moulding Shift Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large dairy product manufacturer in Stonehouse is seeking a Shift Manager for their Blowmoulding operation. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards and drive team performance. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, managing performance, and promoting a culture of safety. Candidates should possess IOSH Managing Safely certification and demonstrate leadership qualities. A competitive salary and benefits package, including a bonus, is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 10% bonus

4x life assurance

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Access to Muller rewards platform for retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Must have IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Minimum GCSEs grade C or above in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to work standards and company policies.
• Communicate effectively company procedures and practices.
• Promote high safety awareness within the team.
• Drive procedural improvements for compliance.
• Mentor team members and support their development.

Skills

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Leadership qualities

GCSEs grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland, wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employs over 24,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products sourced from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Manager within our Blowmoulding operation at Severnside to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all work standards are met and aligned with company policies and procedures.
2. Communicate and implement company policies, procedures, and practices effectively.
3. Promote high levels of personal safety awareness among the workforce.
4. Drive improvements in systems and procedures to ensure compliance with health and safety, quality, environmental, and production standards.
5. Support manufacturing and supply performance to meet set objectives.
6. Assist managers with absence and performance management, including disciplinary procedures.
7. Set objectives and targets for team and individual performance improvement.
8. Mentor, coach, and develop team members, aligning development plans with business objectives.
9. Ensure compliance with all business standards, including health and safety, quality, and site performance.
10. Record and close corrective actions for STAR/Accidents.
11. Support the manufacturing and engineering managers in achieving business objectives.
12. Drive site performance and team discipline through daily management.
13. Prioritize workload and improvement actions.
14. Optimize costs by managing waste and efficiencies.
15. Identify performance issues and implement improvement plans.
16. Conduct regular workstation visits to identify issues and support problem solving.
17. Mentor team members to support problem solving and continuous improvement.
18. Ensure effective handovers and issue documentation.
19. Perform regular health, safety, quality, and hygiene inspections.
20. Utilize problem-solving and facilitation skills to drive improvements.
21. Support training and development needs for production and supply teams.
22. Maintain regular communication through 1-2-1s, PDP discussions, and briefings.
23. Manage sickness absence and disciplinary issues proactively to meet KPIs.

Skills and Experience:

1. IOSH Managing Safely certification.
2. Leadership qualities.
3. GCSEs grade C or above in Maths and English.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Up to 10% bonus.
3. 4x life assurance.
4. Private healthcare.
5. 25 days annual leave.
6. Access to Muller rewards platform for retailer discounts.