Production Shift Manager

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving European Food Business is seeking an experienced Shift Manager or Team Manager in London. This role involves overseeing production staff, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring production targets are met. Applicants should have a strong food manufacturing background and excellent leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000, with a schedule of 3 on, 3 off days and nights.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent prospects

Qualifications

• Strong food manufacturing background is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for team leadership.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production staff effectively.
• Monitor line downtime and improve OEE performance.
• Drive continuous improvements in waste reduction.
• Ensure delivery of production schedules.

Skills

Production Manufacturing Experience

LEAN Manufacturing

Leadership Skills

Team Player Behaviour

Health & Safety Knowledge

Quality and Hygiene Systems Knowledge

Job description

Overview

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Shift Manager or Team Manager professional to take the next step in their career within in this expanding European Food Business.

Opportunity Highlights

• 3 on, 3 off - Days and Nights (7am-7pm and 7pm - 7am)
• Competitive Salary - £45,000
• Great Company
• Excellent Prospects

The Role

This position requires strong Production Manufacturing Experience and hands-on leadership skills, along with a passion for developing and mentoring team members whilst achieving desired results. Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage all production staff, using your direct reports to maintain production plans and meet KPI and production targets
• Monitor and challenge line downtime losses, highlight to improve OEE performance
• Drive continuous improvement in waste reduction and management
• Continuously challenge changeover time to drive further reduction
• Ensure delivery of the schedule to the set target on a daily and weekly basis
• Support all trials and bringing to market NPD and EPD initiatives
• Recognise, highlight and resolve where appropriate training needs and performance shortfalls in team members both Compliance and On-The-Job

The Ideal Candidate

• Will have a strong food manufacturing background.
• A strong knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing
• The Shift Manager needs to also possess excellent leadership skills to drive overall productions across the shift.
• Will be able to demonstrate excellent Team Player behaviour
• Has a good working knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality and Hygiene Systems

If this job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!

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