Impactful FMCG Unit Leader – Manufacturing & Ops

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cwmfelinfach; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Events

Employee Events

Free Flu Jabs

Life Insurance

Referral Programme

Sickness Pay

Wellness Programme

Company Pension

Free/ Discounted Products

Discounted EV Charger

Job summary

EPC is seeking a Shift Engineer in Newport area to provide maintenance across machinery, plant and facilities. You will resolve breakdowns and deliver planned maintenance to support production.

The role focuses on improving machinery, hygiene, quality and performance while leading Shift Managers to meet targets. On-site role with collaboration across departments and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, cost effective and profitable manufacturing service in the Process factory.
• Ensure organised and planned production, delivering finished product of the required quality and volume to satisfy customers.
• Ensure operating systems comply with HACCP, the Food Safety Act and customer specifications.
• Comply with Health and Safety at Work Act and internal procedures.
• Control production labour costs, plan HR requirements, monitor turnover and absence, and ensure adequate skill levels to meet production needs.
• Control plant and equipment maintenance to meet production availability targets.
• Monitor productivity, waste and yield, establish KPIs, and seek efficiency improvements to meet targets.
• Direct, manage and train Shift Managers to improve overall factory performance.
• Ensure employment practices comply with relevant legislation and EPC policies.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve product quality, scope and profitability through new techniques, equipment or packaging.
• Maintain effective communication with Directors, Senior Managers and subordinates.
• Foster links with non-production departments to keep all areas informed of production issues.
• Interact professionally with customers, visitors, staff, colleagues and suppliers.
• Handle data with confidentiality and perform ad hoc duties as requested.
• Validate weekly plans and sign-offs.
• Supervise and train production teams, ensuring SSOW, core skills and refresher training are documented.
• Ensure compliance with EPC/HR policies in the production area including returns-to-work, appraisals, disciplinaries and investigations.
• Maintain standards of timekeeping, attendance and staff breaks.
• Communicate effectively with staff via daily team briefs.
• Coordinate with Shift Managers to align labour with production plans and scheduled holidays.
• Ensure the team is trained and competent to complete shift duties, highlighting training gaps.

Job description

EPC is seeking a Shift Engineer in Newport area to provide maintenance across machinery, plant and facilities. You will resolve breakdowns and deliver planned maintenance to support production.

The role focuses on improving machinery, hygiene, quality and performance while leading Shift Managers to meet targets. On-site role with collaboration across departments and senior management.