Shift Support Leader: Food Production & Quality

Sensient Technologies Careers; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime pay

Development opportunities

Onsite collaboration 5 days a week

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Careers is seeking a dynamic Shift Support Leader to assist the Shift Leader in running a busy production team manufacturing flavor products in line with GMP and food hygiene standards. The role involves a rotating two-shift pattern (6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm) and developing the skills of team members.

You will monitor processes, drive improvements, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold health and safety while collaborating with Planning, Quality Control and Warehousing.

Qualifications

• Previous Shift Management or Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GMP and food hygiene procedures.
• Ability to prioritise and communicate effectively under changing conditions.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably JDE).
• Strong problem-solving and proactive training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain inspection systems, procedures and schedules to ensure high standards of housekeeping, product quality and safety.
• Monitor production processes, propose improvements and highlight issues for modification.
• Improve productivity to maintain On Time in Full delivery.
• Analyse production data and KPIs and ensure accurate stock for audits.
• Responsible for Health and Safety on shift and adherence to procedures.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality Control and Warehousing to ensure plan adherence and service levels; work with Engineering on maintenance.

Skills

Shift management

GMP & food hygiene

Communication

MS Excel

ERP (JDE)

Problem solving

Training & mentoring

Tools

JDE

Job description

Sensient Technologies Careers is seeking a dynamic Shift Support Leader to assist the Shift Leader in running a busy production team manufacturing flavor products in line with GMP and food hygiene standards. The role involves a rotating two-shift pattern (6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm) and developing the skills of team members.

You will monitor processes, drive improvements, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold health and safety while collaborating with Planning, Quality Control and Warehousing.