Shift Manager (Food)

s1jobs; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

s1jobs in Fife is seeking an experienced Shift Manager for a growing food manufacturing client. You will lead production on a dayshift/backshift, ensuring products meet specifications and deadlines.

You will drive continuous improvement, deliver training to close skills gaps, and promote adherence to quality standards. The role also involves contributing to site strategy projects within a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management role within manufacturing is essential.
• Experience of delivering on KPI's.
• Assist in site strategy projects.
• Background in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver on Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• To deliver a competent production team through the identification of skills gaps and the delivery of training.
• To lead continuous improvement activities within the factory to improve processes and workplace organisation.
• To promote and monitor within the team the adherence to Quality standards.

Skills

Management

KPI delivery

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Training

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Shift Manager to work with our growing food manufacturing client based in Fife. This position has come about due to growth within the facility & the main duties will be to manage the shift ensuring that all products are produced to the specifications and that target and deadlines are met. This is based on a dayshift/backshift.

Candidate

• Previous experience in a management role within manufacturing is essential
• Experience of delivering on KPI's
• Assist in site strategy projects
• Background in lean manufacturing/continuous improvement initiatives

Role

• Lead and deliver on Continuous Improvement initiatives
• To deliver a competent production team through the identification of skills gaps and the delivery of training.
• To lead continuous improvement activities within the factory to improve processes and workplace organisation.
• To promote and monitor within the team the adherence to Quality standards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business.