Job Description

You will be fully responsible for the day to day running of your shift, as well as identifying and leading operational improvement opportunities for the business.

Job Title: Shift Manager

Reporting To: Production Manager

Shift: Pink Shift, we are a 24/7 operating bakery, 12-hour shifts covering days/nights and weekdays/weekends, on a two-week rota. Shift patterns are 4 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 4 days off

Location: Lantmännen Unibake, Maidstone Road, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD

You Will Be Great At:

• Running to schedule, within the given time frames, whilst maintaining health and safety, food safety, quality, and customer service standards, with the agreed manning level.
• Promoting the delivery of Continuous Improvement manufacturing practices within the team (5 step, S.O. P’s, 5Y’s, SMED)
• Undertaking loss investigations/analysis against red numbers on OEE/Waste, using Continuous Improvement tools
• Coaching, developing and leading your team, supporting the delivery of any training and development for your team. Promoting and supporting the introduction of multi-skilling across the business
• Controlling and documentation of levels and accuracy of waste/waste recording including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and potential efficiency, accuracy & waste recording, downtime, product weights, staff productivity
• Continuously identify ways to reduce costs in the business. Improve standards and ensure Quality Management Systems and procedures are followed in all areas of responsibility
• Undertaking Accident and Near Miss investigations
• Leading by example, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, honesty/integrity that develop and supports people through coaching and feedback
• Assessing team-mate performance and support the delivery of any training and development initiatives for your team and to ensure all Health & Safety processes are followed

You Are:

• Someone who demonstrates pride and passion in the work they do
• A natural leader with the capabilities of motivating and getting the best out of the team
• Highly motivated
• A self-starter with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude
• The ability to work to deadlines and follow instruction

You Have:

• Leadership experience gained within a manufacturing, (food manufacturing desirable) production or FMCG
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience in a people-management role with the ability to problem solve, report information/findings, develop recommendations, and implement process changes, as needed
• Proven ability to gain strong results through team working
• Communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills necessary to effectively deal with all levels of the organisation as well as cross-functional teams
• Competent IT skills with daily use of MS office software; knowledge of ERP (AX Dynamics) systems desirable
• Numerate & literate with the ability to calculate and interpret OEE’s, good analytical skills
• A good understanding of relevant Food Safety & Health and Safety Legislation and codes of practice

If you have any questions about the position or recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Tammy Davies - Talent Partner

All applications must be completed in English including up to date CV.