Deputy Shift Manager - Weekend Days

Rich Products Corporation; Andover; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering & community impact

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation is seeking a shift-based production supervisor for the Andover site. You will support the Shift Manager to run production, warehouse and sanitation operations, driving safety, quality, and performance KPIs across the shift.

Candidates should bring proven experience in large operational environments, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering results while developing a capable team in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production environment.
• Track record of managing large operational functions or whole autonomous site.
• Demonstrable knowledge of operating production, ideally including warehouse and sanitation.
• Proven ability of taking ownership for delivery of results.
• Ability to manage and motivate large diverse teams.
• Knowledge of how to manage and lead factory and warehouse.
• Resilient, balanced and calm in challenging situations.
• Assertive, determined and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Emotionally intelligent leader who acts with humility.
• Coaching mindset and strong team builder.
• Solution finder, adaptable learner, constantly strives for improvement.
• Articulate communicator and collaborative team player.
• Appreciation of ERP systems and planning systems.
• People Management experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment across the site and during shift.
• Embed food safety, hygiene and quality standards to meet ACOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Utilise production, warehouse and sanitation to meet plan attainment.
• Deliver operation KPIs including OEE per company standards and regulatory needs.
• Support Shift Manager in cost management and efficiency improvements.
• Develop a high-performing team through coaching and development.
• Assist with policy adherence and staff life cycle activities as required.
• During shift, manage production and warehouse activities as directed.
• Act as right hand to Shift Manager and form a cohesive unit.
• Depose for Shift Manager when needed.
• Take on other duties as deemed appropriate by senior team.

Skills

Production management

People management

Team leadership

Quality and safety

Coaching mindset

ERP systems

Planning and scheduling

Communication

Continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Andover, GB, SP11 8EZ

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 locations and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

• Supporting the shift management to effectively manage the production and warehouse operation of the Andover Site during the shift.
• To support the business to achieve high quality, low cost manufacture, attaining production plan alongside meeting customers’ service and audit and regulatory requirements.
• To proactively manage the day to day issues and activities of Associates and operators on shift
• Supporting and assisting the Shift Manager to ensure management of the shift is effective deputising as appropriate.
• Supporting specific improvement activities as identified by the Plant and Shift Managers.
• Working closely with key stakeholder such as Technical, Sanitation, Engineering, R&D and Planning amongst others to ensure an efficient and effective operation.
• To ensure products manufactured are safe, legal and comply to customers quality standards.

This role works Friday to Monday with the following hours Friday - 8 hours Saturday - 12 hours Sunday - 12 hours Monday - 8 hours

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Ensure a safe working environment for all associates across the site and during shift.
• Embed food safety, hygiene and quality standards as appropriate to drive a quality food manufacturer, meeting Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) and legislative requirement
• Utilise operations capabilities; production, warehouse and sanitation to meet plan attainment requirements.
• Deliver operation’s KPIs including OEE measures that meet/exceed company standards, customer and legislative requirements and current business needs.
• Supporting the Shift Manager in operational cost management, seeking opportunities to improve efficiencies and minimise costs.
• Supporting the growth and development of a team of highly engaged, high performing associates focusing on improvement of skills and development.
• Supporting the effective management in line with Company policies and Procedures, Associate life cycle activities such as absence, disciplinary etc. as deemed appropriate by the Shift Manager.
• During the shift will be responsible for production, warehouse etc, as directed by Shift Manager.
• Acts as the right hand to the Shift Manager forming a cohesive management unit on shift.
• Is able to deputies for the Shift Manager
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the senior team.

You must comply with Rich Products Limited Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Critical

• Experience in a Production
• Track record of managing large operational functions or whole autonomous site
• Demonstrable knowledge of operating production, ideally including warehouse and sanitation
• Proven ability of taking ownership for delivery of results.
• Ability to manage and motivate large diverse teams
• Knowledge of how to manage and lead factory and warehouse.
• Resilient, balanced and calm in challenging situations.
• Assertive, determined and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Emotionally intelligent leader who acts with humility
• Coaching mindset and strong team builder.
• Solution finder, adaptable learner, constantly strives for improvement
• Articulate communicator and collaborative team player
• Appreciation of ERP systems and planning systems.
• People Management experience

Desirable

• Food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to convert strategy into operating plans
• Change management and delivering results through CI activity
• Understanding of commercial and financial aspects of business and strategically applying this to operations
• Bakery manufacturing knowledge and experience
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365
• IOSH/NEBOSH certificate level.

Rich Products Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.