Production Team Leader

Sensient Technologies Careers; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime pay

Development opportunities

Onsite collaboration 5 days a week

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Careers is seeking a dynamic Shift Support Leader to assist the Shift Leader in running a busy production team manufacturing flavor products in line with GMP and food hygiene standards. The role involves a rotating two-shift pattern (6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm) and developing the skills of team members.

You will monitor processes, drive improvements, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold health and safety while collaborating with Planning, Quality Control and Warehousing.

Qualifications

• Previous Shift Management or Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GMP and food hygiene procedures.
• Ability to prioritise and communicate effectively under changing conditions.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably JDE).
• Strong problem-solving and proactive training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain inspection systems, procedures and schedules to ensure high standards of housekeeping, product quality and safety.
• Monitor production processes, propose improvements and highlight issues for modification.
• Improve productivity to maintain On Time in Full delivery.
• Analyse production data and KPIs and ensure accurate stock for audits.
• Responsible for Health and Safety on shift and adherence to procedures.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality Control and Warehousing to ensure plan adherence and service levels; work with Engineering on maintenance.

Skills

Shift management

GMP & food hygiene

Communication

MS Excel

ERP (JDE)

Problem solving

Training & mentoring

Tools

JDE

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic Shift Support Leader to support our Shift Leader in running a busy production team, making sure that all instructions and procedures are followed for the manufacture of flavor products in accordance with quality procedures and food hygiene. Daily tasks will be completed in line with site GMP and HSE standards whilst optimizing output.You will be required to run your Team in the absence of the Shift Leader. You will have an opportunity to develop your skills so that you can be the best you can. The operational structure will require you to work a 2-shift pattern, rotating weekly between an early (6am to 2pm) and late (2pm to 10pm) shift.

What you will do:

• Follow and maintain all current inspection systems, procedures & schedules to ensure that the highest standards of housekeeping, product quality and safety are maintained
• Monitor production processes and methods, propose improvements and highlight problem formulations for modification that cause production difficulties
• Improve productivity and performance to maintain and increase our On Time in Full delivery
• Analyse production data and feedback KPIs to the senior management team and ensure inventory quantity remains accurate for stock and audits
• Responsible for Health and Safety for the team when on shift and ensuring all relevant Health and Safety procedures are followed
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality Control & Warehousing Departments to ensure plan adherence and service levels are achieved.Collaborate with Engineering to ensure preventative and reactive maintenance tasks are achieved

What you will bring:

• Previous Shift Management or Supervisory experience is essential, ideally in food manufacturing environment with knowledge of GMP and food hygiene systems/procedures
• The ability to prioritize and communicate effectively with adaptability to situational changes
• Computer literate, proficient in MS Excel and Word
• Competent with using ERP systems preferably JDE
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with proactive approach and ‘can do’ attitude to train, develop and advise operators, maximizing quality and productivity

What you’ll get:

• An excellent salary, shift allowance and overtime with competitive benefits and development opportunities
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• Opportunity to develop a strong and fulfilling career

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors:

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com