Production Shift Manager

3 weeks ago

Cork, Ireland Wallace Myers International Full time

I'm currently recruiting for a Production Shift Manager on behalf of a leading organisation in the food and nutrition sector, located just 30 minutes from Cork City.

The Shift Manager will be responsible for providing overall leadership, direction, and coordination to production employees. The role involves managing shift operations to achieve key business objectives, including product quality, order fulfilment, OEE, labour efficiency, health and safety, and budget control.

In addition, the Shift Manager will provide cover in the absence of the Plant Manager and support operations management as required.

This position is based at a strategic spray-drying facility that plays a key role as a major supplier within a wider international manufacturing network.

The role is permanent full-time.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Shift Management

- Lead the Shift Team to achieve production targets/KPIs
- Ensure the highest standards of product quality, integrity and hygiene
- Maintain excellent standards of GMP and Good Housekeeping Practice
- Monitor and control costs
- Ensure the safe working practices and conduct of the team, contractors and visitors
- Ensure that team are properly trained and managed to work in a safe, quality conscious and effective way
- Maintain positive working relationships and ensure effective communication at all levels
- Ensure all work areas and equipment within your control are regularly and properly maintained to deliver optimum performance
- Drive initiatives to maximise employee contribution and drive improvements in product quality and process/system efficiencies
- Liaise with QA & QC, logistics, technical and maintenance teams to achieve optimum results
- Responsible for Company Internal Controls as assigned to you by the Internal Controller
- Interface with HR in relation to employee performance/development and any employee relations issues
- Update relevant HR systems as required

General Management

- The Shift Manager will be expected to cover for the Production Manager when absent and support the Production Manager in other areas of production
- Contribute to the overall department performance plan in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Motivation and Environment
- Drive correct usage, maintenance and development of all production systems

Functional Competences

- Professional manager and leader with the highest standards of integrity
- Proactive mind-set, consistently seeks out continuous improvements
- Strong work ethic
- A team player who can galvanise support for achieving key objectives
- Capable of taking the lead in change
- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of employees
- Ability to manage stressful and challenging environments
- Good reporting, writing and numerical skills
- Clear communication of their objectives and motivation of staff

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

- 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role in the food manufacturing Industry is required
- Third level qualification in a related field is desirable
- A strong understanding of Microsoft Office is required
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills

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