Shift Team Manager

Nomad Foods; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomad Foods is seeking a Shift Team Manager to lead a shift of 10–50 staff in our Lowestoft site. You will ensure delivery against Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Cost targets, applying strong people management and continuous improvement discipline.

Key responsibilities include implementing site safety systems, driving quality checks, and delivering production KPIs such as OEE. You will coach up to 30 team members, manage PDPs, and participate in cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to all levels.

Responsibilities

• Safety – implement site safety systems, investigations, incident management and safe systems of work.
• Quality – ensure quality systems are in place, CCPs, manufacturing instructions and quality checks.
• Performance – deliver production KPIs (OEE, plan conformance) and lead the daily OMR data and meetings.
• People Management – manage up to 30 team members, drive PDP, plan crew training and RTW interviews.
• Cost – control direct labour and material usage; participate in cost reduction programmes.
• Change Management – engage with departmental change initiatives and NPD.
• Personal Development – pursue personal development and complete TM development modules.
• Complete TM development modules and validation matrix with Training Manager and Manufacturing Manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Reporting to the Departmental Manufacturing Manager, the Shift Team Manager is key to the success of the team. In leading the shift team of 10-50 employees, the role holder will be responsible for ensuring the shift delivers against the agreed targets in terms of Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Cost.

Responsibilities

• Safety – site safety systems fully implemented, e.g., accident investigation, incident management, safe systems of work etc.
• Quality – all quality systems fully implemented, e.g. CCP’s, manufacturing instructions, quality checks etc.
• Performance – delivery of all production KPIs, e.g., OEE, plan conformance. Completion of daily OMR data and lead role in the OMR meeting
• People Management – e.g., delivery of a robust PDP process for up to 30 team members, development, and delivery of plans for crew training and capability development. Full completion of RTW interviews and application of Positive Attendance Management. Undertake disciplinary and grievance procedures as required
• Cost – Effective variable cost management, e.g., ensuring compliance with all SAP procedures, robust control of direct labour and material usage, active participation in departmental cost reduction programmes
• Change Management – positively engaged with departmental change initiatives and NPD
• Personal Development – energetic in all aspects of own personal development
• The expectancy to complete the TM development modules and validation matrix supported by the Training Manager and Manufacturing Manager

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (to all levels)