Production Shift Manager

i2r Packaging; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Production Shift Manager to oversee staff and operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, manage production quality, and ensure safety compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday

Employer pension contribution

Cash plan and discount benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Competent with Microsoft software packages.
• Experience in food packaging is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and operational areas in line with business policies.
• Ensure production quality and safety standards are met.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Motivation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Shift Manager

Telford

Salary - Competitive

Full Time - Permanent

i2r manufactures a comprehensive range of aluminium foil wrinklewall and smoothwall containers used throughout the food industry.

As a global leader in our field, we supply superior, lightweight, robust aluminium foil packaging for food for many leading retail brands as well as foil containers for wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide.

The Role

The Shift Manager will manage all staff and operational areas, in line with key business policies, procedures and applicable legislation. This includes producing quality products which meet customer requirements on time and to specification, in a safe and efficient manner to agreed cost standards. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To lead and engage all manufacturing related employees on shift.
• Overall responsibility for management of personnel in line with company procedures such as absence, performance and disciplinary policies.
• Manage and schedule the throughput of the production department.
• Analyse performance data and implement actions to correct areas where targets have not been achieved.
• Manage and evaluate machine resources to ensure productivity, with minimal downtime.
• Advocate for continuous improvement within the shift.
• Ensure all employees are following industry standard Health and Safety guidelines, the good housekeeping policy, and ensuring that lean manufacturing protocols are adhered to.
• Attend and actively contribute to H&S, Quality and Production Planning Meetings, ensuring any actions are appropriately delegated and completed.
• Look for opportunities to develop operators and to take the lead in organising training, development and additional support.
• Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and engineering department regarding scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Possess strong leadership and managerial skills
• A team player
• Good motivator
• A responsible, professional attitude
• Remaining calm under pressure
• Confident and effective communicator - written and verbal
• Competent with Microsoft Office Packages

Essential:

• Experience of managing a team
• Experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Competent with Microsoft software packages

Desirable:

• Experience of Food Packaging environment
• Previous fast moving consumer goods experience
• Experience of SAP
• Power press experience

Benefits Offered:

• 28 days annual leave (Requirement to work bank holidays) plus 1 day for birthday
• Employer pension contribution
• Cash plan and discount benefit scheme

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.