Shift Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary / Benefits: £42,000 inc shift allowance

Job Elements
• Work a rotating AM/PM shift pattern (total of 37 hours per week).
• To supervise a shift of packaging staff to ensure production targets are met.
• Ensure all required labour is present;
• Allocate / re-allocate labour according to the Operations requirements.
• Accomplish the production plan in line with operational standards;
• Attend shift hand-overs;
• Periodically check that lines are running at designated speeds;
• Attend daily production meetings
• Carry out a weekly review of the production plan
• Manage employee holidays
• Ensure stock movements are completed as necessary (e.g. stock counts);
• Challenge employees directly where appropriate regarding performance, attendance and other relevant HR issues.
• Ensure all staff present adheres to all procedures, in particular regarding Health & Safety, Quality and Production.
• Prepare for the arrival of the following shift;

What the company is looking for in the successful candidate:
• G.C.S.E. English & Mathematics grades A*-D (or equivalent);
• Significant experience working in a FMCG cosmetics or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment;
• Excellent understanding of safety and environmental issues;
• Excellent understanding of high quality requirements.
• Previous experience of managing a team.
• Good communication skills & attitude;
• Good PC skills;
• Able to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines.

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.