Shift Manager (Days) - Manufacturing & Engineering - Blackburn - Up to £35,000
 
About the company 
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Shift Manager to oversee a high-performing factory in the Blackburn area. 
 
As Shift Manager you will be responsible for all operations management throughout the shift, coordinating HR issues, plant break-down work as well as supporting and coaching team members to achieve operational excellence.
 
Shift Manager (Days) - The Rewards

• Salary up to £35,000
• Monday to Thursday 7 am - 3 pm
• Friday 6 am - 12 pm
• Pension scheme

Shift Manager (Days) - Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing people ideally in the food / FMCG industry
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with sound planning and organisational abilities
• Ability to demonstrate the personal qualities of accountability in fulfilling the job role, demonstrate a drive and passion for continuous improvement and adaptability to changing business circumstances
• Have an Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate and IOSH Working Safely or equivalent certificates
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
• Experience in batch and continuous processes, with knowledge of control of ingredients/packaging and waste management

Shift Manager (Days) - Responsibilities

• To be responsible for all operations management throughout the shift, coordinating HR issues, plant break-down work, organising additional support and changes to the manufacturing plan if required
• Ensure all production equipment including pallets, utensils, trays and the washroom are present and hygienically clean and ready for each shift
• Review and verify as accurate, all site documentation including HACCP, Food safety, performance, process error and finance incident reports at the end of each shift
• Ensure the production plan is completed as per the weekly manufacturing plan
• All reactive and planned maintenance is to be completed to the standards required and signed back to production where required
• All site audits are to be completed with deviations to standard reported; to include quality, hygiene, process control and H & S
• Documented process deviations and errors are to be accurately investigated leading to proposals for corrective actions to eliminate re-occurrence
• Engineering breakdowns must be supervised to ensure the plant is available for the next shift
• Provide the first point of contact for technical, engineering, production and supply chain teams throughout the shift
• All manufacturing procedures and systems for stock locating and movement must be followed accurately
• Carry out training and briefing for all new / existing staff to include Operating Procedures, Works Instructions and ensuring Company information is controlled
• Support Company systems including; BRC, HACCP and CCP adherence throughout the site
• To immediately report any incidences of poor manufacturing practice, H&S, quality incidents or food safety concerns to any member of the Senior Management team.
• Work closely with and communicate effectively with the other key members of the senior management team to maintain and improve Company performance
• To ensure arrangements are in place to uphold responsibilities for Food Safety, Quality and Legality. This responsibility must be an integral and consistent feature, properly managed and controlled; ensuring adequate communication at all times and that any issues are correctly identified, assessed and appropriately managed.

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