Shift Manager

Northwood Consuma Tissue Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Shift Manager to lead a production team in a fast-paced FMCG environment. This role involves managing team performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in team management and lean manufacturing principles. Join this innovative firm and take the next step in your career, where your leadership will directly impact production efficiency and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing and leading teams of at least 20 people.
• Knowledge of TPM and lean manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a production team to achieve efficiency and quality.
• Manage staffing levels and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Team Management

Shift Management

Performance Management

Problem-solving skills

TPM/lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Qualifications in people management

Health and safety qualifications

Job description

Your daily tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Team Management – Leading and motivating a production team to achieve targets, maximise line efficiency, minimise cost, and safeguard safety and quality, managing daily SOR meetings to foster open communication and build a collaborative team environment.
• Shift Management – Managing daily staffing levels, including holiday requests, ensuring crewing sheets are completed accurately, and that the available resources are communicated to all departments.
• Performance Management – Communicating daily and hourly line performance targets to the production team in a professional and focused manner, taking responsibility for meeting these targets.
• Team Development – Using the performance management framework to develop members of the production team, ensuring all team members are trained to perform their assigned tasks and sign-off documentation is completed and verified.
• Compliance – Ensuring all legal and company regulations and compliance standards are adhered to, including health and safety and environmental standards, and liaising with the Quality Department to ensure all QC procedures are communicated and adhered to.
• Liaising with Departments – Working collaboratively with various teams – including Engineering, Quality, H&S, Stores, and HR – to deliver the best possible production efficiency.

This role would suit candidates with experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment and leading a team as a Shift Manager, Team Leader, Production Manager, Line Manager, or in a similar role. Apply today, and we’ll be in touch with the next steps towards your new career!

Job Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience in leading and mentoring a team of at least 20 people
• TPM/lean manufacturing knowledge and application
• Previous experience working in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Problem-solving skills
• You will ideally hold qualifications in people management and health and safety

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