Maintenance Shift Manager – FMCG

Novus Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious manufacturing business is seeking a Maintenance Shift Manager focused on Continuous Improvement. This role offers the opportunity to lead engineering initiatives, develop robust processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team. With excellent mentoring from the Engineering Manager, you'll have the autonomy to make impactful changes and drive operational excellence. If you have a strong engineering background and are ready to take the next step in your career, this position provides a fantastic platform for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Further training and development

Excellent direction and mentoring

Autonomy to make a difference

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering experience, ideally at shift manager level.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust processes and systems for reliable engineering.
• Support the Engineering Manager in driving operational excellence.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Engineering Experience

Team Development

Education

NVQ Level 3

HND

Tools

Continuous Improvement Tools

Job description

Maintenance Shift Manager – FMCG

£55k – £60k plus benefits

Devon

Join this ambitious manufacturing business as a Maintenance Shift Manager with a focus on Continuous Improvement. This is a growing business that can offer excellent opportunities for future career growth and development.

• Excellent direction and mentoring from the Engineering Manager
• The autonomy to shine and make a difference
• Further training and development available
• Monday to Friday role

The role:

• As Maintenance Shift Manager, you will be working closely with the team, getting to know them, their strengths and development areas and ensuring they are truly embedded within the operations teams.
• Develop robust processes and systems to ensure engineering is reliable and consistent, working in close conjunction with operations.
• Develop strong continuous improvement practices within engineering and drive this culture within the team.
• Support the Engineering Manager in all improvement activities to drive operational excellence.
• Work collaboratively across functions to help identify wider CI projects that can impact engineering and the wider team.
• Be the lead on new initiatives in engineering training and develop the team in best practices and standard operating procedures.

What background will you need:

• Time-served engineering experience, ideally at shift manager level or supervisory level ready to make that move up.
• Minimum of NVQ 3 or equivalent (HND would be preferred).
• Experience in a food or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Experience of CI projects.