Food Manufacturing Shift Manager Northamptonshire £35-45k

Manufacturing Shift Manager        Northamptonshire     £35-45k

Operating from two major manufacturing facilities our client produces some of the UK’s leading branded food products and has extended this portfolio with a number of highly successful new product launches.   Having undergone a substantial structural and cultural change programme they are now seeking to maximise the benefits of these changes and to establish a culture of continuous improvement as they strive towards operating within recognised lean manufacturing and GMPs.  As one of the Manufacturing Shift Managers you will play a crucial role in ensuring that this change programme is implemented and executed at the front line where the efficiencies can be truly derived.

You will be responsible for a team of 20 technical operators and liaise closely with the engineers within this highly automated high volume manufacturing environment.  Working across two plants this is a critical front line manager role in leading the change management programme in Manufacturing.  You will manage, motivate and lead the team to deliver the company’s business plan.  On shift you will ensure handovers are effective, detailed and accurate and any non-conformities identified and reported in a timely, concise manner. 

Managing and reducing costs is crucial for all FMCG businesses to maintain and improve their margins in the current market.  As such you will identify and support delivery of change management improvements, have an understanding of, and control, costs within budgetary limits including labour.  As part of your role you will also conduct downtime analysis and corrective action planning as well as control and reduce material wastage usage levels whilst also controlling and managing time and attendance including sickness absence using established company procedures including.

The Manufacturing Shift Manager will have responsibility with GMP for maintaining quality standards within the two plants on raw materials, packaging and processing issues.  You will be required to fully understand all relevant Food Legislation for safe operation of the Plants.  The Shift Manager will ensure all staff comply with the company Hygiene policies and procedures and maintain work areas in accordance with world class manufacturing standards of hygiene. You will be the champion of the highest possible levels of health and safety and housekeeping and ensure they are upheld in line with legislative, quality and Good Working Practice requirements.

You will have already gained experience of working as a Shift Manager or FLM managing a team in a high volume manufacturing environment ideally supplying food and drink finished goods into the grocery channel.  Alternatively you will have operated within an automotive, pharmaceutical or other FMCG manufacturing business.  As such you will be

experienced in Modern Manufacturing techniques and Change Management programmes and can demonstrate your achievements.  Above all you will demonstrate a flexible, adaptable and positive attitude combined with and winning mentality.

If you feel that you share our passion and enthusiasm for producing high quality, premium convenience food to meet our customers requirements and exceed consumer expectation then in the first instance email your CV to Woodlands Recruitment Solutions or for further details call Kieron Madden on M:07787 40 88 44.