Shift Manager

Morrisons; Winsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Winsford is seeking an Engineering Shift Manager to oversee the manufacturing operations. This role requires experience in engineering, strong people management skills, and a focus on minimizing machinery downtime and improving performance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and receive generous benefits including six weeks of holiday and discounts in stores.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% discount in stores

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Market leading pension

Healthcare benefits

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering and fault finding role in a FMCG environment, ideally food industry.
• Good understanding of HACCP principles.
• Experience in a people management role.

Responsibilities

• Minimize machinery downtime through proactive maintenance.
• Improve performance and optimize processes.
• Lead the asset care programme and coordinate maintenance activities.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Hands-on engineering

Decision making

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering

BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineering Shift Manager to join our Manufacturing Operation in Winsford Manufacturing.

The responsibilities for Engineering Shift Manager in this role are critical to ensuring the smooth operation of the manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

• Minimizing Machinery Downtime: the Engineering team focuses on proactive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and swift response to unexpected breakdowns to ensure equipment is operational and production schedules are met.
• Improving Performance: continually seek opportunities to enhance equipment performance without compromising product quality, including process optimization, upgrades, or data-driven improvements.
• Engineer Engagement: keep the engineering team engaged and motivated by fostering a positive work environment, providing training and development opportunities, and recognizing achievements.
• Asset Care Programme: lead and support the Morrisons asset care programme, maintaining assets, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Hands-On Approach: be hands-on in repairing and optimizing equipment assets to set an example and address issues promptly.
• Maintenance Coordination: coordinate maintenance priorities with the Maintenance team to plan and execute activities efficiently and prevent production disruptions.
• Crisis Incident Management: prepare to handle crisis incidents, accidents, and near misses, including investigations and corrective actions to maintain a safe environment.
• Discipline and Grievance: enforce discipline and grievance procedures to maintain standards and address misconduct appropriately.

About You

As well as the ability to work at pace, you will also need to have:

• Qualifications to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent, ONC mechanical/electrical engineering, BTEC level 3 in mechanical & electrical/electronic engineering)
• A proven track record in an engineering and fault finding role gained from a FMCG environment (ideally the food industry)
• A proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team in a people management role
• A good understanding of HACCP principles and ideally IEE qualification up to 18th edition wiring regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Assertiveness with the ability to make decisions on the spot
• A can do attitude and a strong work ethic

In return for your hard work we will offer you

• Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• 15% discount in our stores from day one
• Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Market leading pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Long Service Awards
• Optional Payroll charity donations
• Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave

About The Company

You'll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We're British farming's biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we're passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we're especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website