Shift Production manager (days)

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Shift Production Manager to lead their production team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing the management of a large team, ensuring optimal performance, and implementing continuous improvement measures. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles. Join a rapidly growing company that values innovation and teamwork, and play a key role in shaping the future of food production.

Qualifications

• Experience in food or FMCG industry required.
• Proven track record in man management and process management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the production team.
• Monitor production KPIs and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Decision-making

Communication skills

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

ISO 2000

Job description

Shift Production Manager, Corby, Days, Salary Circa £55,000

We are looking to recruit a Production Manager with experience in the food or FMCG industry, with an understanding of how raw materials are manufactured into the finished food product.
The ideal Production Manager will have exposure to lean manufacturing including; 5s, Kaizen and Kanban. This role requires the Production Manager to be extremely driven and have a proven track record of man management, continuous process management, be team orientated, have excellent decision-making ability, as well as be a good communicator to all levels of personnel.

As the Shift Production Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the production team, and equipment, reporting directly to the Site Manager. You will be directly responsible for the management of 4 direct reports, and indirectly responsible for up to 60 - 100 reports.

Responsibilities will comprise of:
·Man-management and team building.
·Monitoring production KPIs.
·Handling management issues.
·Structuring the site for optimal performance.
·Implementing continuous improvement and reliability measures.
·Budget and cost control.
·Ensuring the delivery of the company's vision and standards to all team members.
·Working in an extremely fast paced continuous process, with a high expectation to meet tight deadlines.

Core skills/knowledge required:
·Excellent leadership & people management skills
·A good communicator & motivator
·ISO 14001/9001/2000
·Health & Safety
·Understanding of line efficiency measures
·Food manufacturing environment

The Company
In return you will be working for a leading manufacturer of food to go, who are rapidly growing and are looking for individuals to enhance their succession plan for the future

Commutable
Corby, Kettering, Northampton, Thrapston, Leicester, Market Harborough, Wellingborough, Northampton, Bedford.

This position would suit a Production Shift Manager, Area Production Manager, Business Unit Manager, Business Unit Leader.