Shift Manager

Unilever; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Gloucester is seeking a Shift Manager to ensure efficient production and logistics operations. Applicants should have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and at least 4 years of maintenance experience. Strong leadership skills are essential for managing teams and meeting production targets. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Subsidised gym membership

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in maintenance (mechanical or electrical).
• Experience in managing and motivating a large team.
• Understanding of logistics principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational priorities set by the Factory Manager.
• Ensure safe working environment according to procedures.
• Administer shift rosters and compliance with policies.

Skills

Core Engineering Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Education

National level qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering

School leaver qualifications in Reading, Writing, Mathematics

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 15, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-66136

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.

Job Title: Shift Manager

Location: Gloucester Factory

JOB PURPOSE

The Shift Manager ensures that standard procedures are enforced uniformly across the Sourcing Unit, whilst making judgements about the effectiveness and quality of production that is in progress. She/he will ensure the In and Out logistic operation is efficiently managed; material available to the line at the right time in the right quantity, with product ready to be efficiently evacuated via trailers or other means. The Supervisor will manage the operational priorities set by the Factory Manager whilst supervising overall Quality and directing engineering priorities according to the daily plan.

The Supervisor will coach Cell leaders in general management processes, whilst liaising with them to ensure shift rotas are efficient across the Sourcing Unit and that any safety, quality, personnel issues (including disciplinary) are managed without impact to Key Performance Indicators.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical – Shift Managers are required to maintain a Working Knowledge of the technical skills required to Operate, Maintain and Improve equipment. This will assist their responsibilities as facilitators and coaches, and when setting targets across the Sourcing Unit
  • Understand the principles of mechanism and motion and be able to conduct changeovers, basic repairs and adjustments (eg Cams, slides, bearings, belts and pulleys). Utilise appropriate lubrication regimes.
  • Understanding of principles and application of pneumatics in the sourcing unit; able to conduct fault finding and basic repair.
  • Conduct basic electrical tasks within the Sourcing Unit (eg Lock Out/Tag Out, Isolation Procedures, Fault Location on a Common Control System and Testing and Verification of Common Proximity Sensors.
• Safety - Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
• Workplace Hazards - Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it. Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the tasks in your area.
• Environment – Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
• Quality - Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the Sourcing Unit are in accordance with agreed Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.
• Leadership - Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets.
• Logistics – Implement the principles of logistics to maintain efficient in loading of materials to the line and evacuation of product from the Sourcing Unit (Foresight, Economy, Cooperation, Simplicity and Flexibility).
• Administration - Able to administer the Sourcing Unit in a timely and accurate manner regarding shift rosters, pay, performance, training and safety whilst liaising with Line Leaders and Sourcing Unit leads to ensure policy compliance. Additionally provide support and advice to Line Leaders on issues of discipline and conflict resolution.
• Continuous Improvement - Use performance measures to identify and prioritise losses in production area. Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses. Lead Focused Improvement activities to ensure Key Performance Indicators are met.
• Problem Solving - Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
• Production Output – Support the setting of Sourcing Unit production plan targets and review performance in order to drive functional goals across the Sourcing Unit.
• Business Awareness - Understanding of the need to meet changing demands and the role of marketing and product innovation in growing the business and increasing the company's share.

Other Requirements

May be required by the Factory Director to champion one or more performance areas within the Sourcing Unit eg Diversity, Eradicating Waste and Quality Protection.

ALL ABOUT YOU

Professional Qualifications

• National level qualification at post apprenticeship grade in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Requires national School leaver qualifications in:
• Reading and Comprehension
• Writing
• Mathematics
• Required to support report writing, data analysis, problem solving, mechanical calculations, leadership and coaching skills.

Experience Required

ESSENTIAL:

• Core Engineering Skills – Background in Maintenance (mechanical or electrical) with minimum of 4 years experience required.
• Significant manufacturing experience that provides the necessary technical and leadership experience to operate effectively in a World Class Manufacturing site; able build and motivate a large team, as well as coach it to success.

PREFERRED / DESIRABLE:

• Experience of manufacturing in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company.
• Experience as a team member within a project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques.
• Food safety certificate level 3

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever .

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Relocation to the UK

Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions.

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