Shift Production Controller

IPS; Desborough; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Contract Packing solutions is seeking a Shift Production Controller for their Desborough site. This full-time role involves motivating a team, ensuring product quality, and maximizing efficiency. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Access to benefits platform

Health cash plans

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-led environment with changing priorities.
• Experience with manufacturing machinery and processes.

Responsibilities

• Motivate a team to meet production targets effectively.
• Ensure the final product meets client specifications.
• Maximise production efficiency to meet plans.

Skills

Positive communication skills

Planning and organization

Target-oriented approach

Education

H&S Level 2 Qualification

NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading of Packing Operations

Job description

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, IPS is the UK market leader in Contract Packing solutions. IPS provides the most extensive pool of Contract Packing equipment and expertise available in the UK. IPS continues growing and is now widely integrated and embedded within operations across the Culina Group network.

We are now recruiting for a Shift Production Controller to join our IPS Desborough site on a full-time and permanent basis.

Shift: Monday-Friday, rotating weekly between 06:00am-14:00pm and 14:00pm-22:00pm.

Salary: £41,000 per annum.

Job Description

• Motivate a team to meet production targets effectively.
• Ensure the final product meets client specifications (SPI).
• Maximise production efficiency to meet plans on an hourly/daily basis.
• Utilise the integrated management systems effectively.
• Adhere to and promote best practices in health, safety, and quality regulations.
• Complete all paperwork and systems accurately according to procedures.
• Maintain compliance with hygienic audits, both internal and external.
• Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and housekeeping standards.
• Assist in developing a skills matrix for production workers.
• Attend line leader meetings and relevant training courses.
• Support the development of Line Leaders and train new starters.
• Act as a role model for best practices.
• Monitor, control, and minimise waste.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct RTWs for line workers.
• Engage in the company’s PDP program.
• Handle disciplinary investigations as per procedures.
• Serve as a machinery knowledge specialist.
• Drive personal development through training and experience.
• Manage output and resolve issues proactively.
• Cover for the Area Manager when required.
• Liaise with customers and clients as needed.
• Be flexible to cover various shifts to support management.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-led environment with changing priorities.
• Experience with manufacturing machinery and processes.
• H&S Level 2 Qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading of Packing Operations.
• Positive and clear communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organise, and meet strict deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.
• Target-oriented approach.

Additional Information

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Access to benefits platform with discounts on retail, utilities, holidays, and entertainment.
• Health cash plans covering hospital, dental, and optical care.
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities.

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