Night Shift Manager

Ashford

Reports to: Production Manager

Mon- Fri 22:00 – 06:00

£42K

The ideal candidate must have previous management experience at either shift manager or production manager level, with a proven track record (preferably in the food industry) of at least 3 years.

Responsible for: Production Personnel

Job Summary

· Responsible efficient running of the Kent factory across their shift.

· Responsible for the whole site during out of hours including personnel and visitors.

· Deputise for Production Manager in their absence.

Leadership & Teamwork

· Can do attitude – leads by example and takes a hands on approach.

· Work closely with other Shift Managers, their teams and other departments to maximise efficiency.

· Motivate teams and individuals to achieve their potential.

· Proactively deal with performance and welfare issues in their teams.

· Champion continuous improvement in the factory.

· Carry out investigations into grievances and conduct/capability issues.

Communication

· Excellent communication at all levels using verbal and written methods.

· Communicate strategic goals and objectives to Factory employees in a clear and concise manner.

· Champion the need for change and encourage teams to get actively involved.

Strategic

· Achieve factory KPI’s

· Ensure the Factory is working efficiently.

· See opportunities for creative problem solving while staying within the parameters of good practice.

Advantageous:

Recognised management and leadership certification.

IOSH Managing safely (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health),

Lean & 5S’s principles.

HACCP (Hazard analysis, critical control point).

COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health).

SMED (Single minute exchange of Dies)

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