Production Shift Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a West Yorkshire FMCG company in the search for a dynamic and driven Production Shift Manager.

This is predominantly days based, but flexibility is needed to cover 12 hour shifts sporadically throughout the year.

This is an extremely unique development opportunity to work for an innovative and market leading global manufacturing firm. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Shift Manager will sit within the Shift Management team and be heavily involved in a multitude of activities which involve the overall drive to continuously improve the Production operations and develop people within the team. You will also need to provide shift cover on an ad-hoc basis.

Duties and responsibilities of the Production Shift Manager include:

• Taking the lead in the identification and implementation of improvement activities
• Plan and implement team (and individual) training plans to develop the level of multi-skilling in the team
• Supporting and leading a culture of continuous improvement throughout the shift teams within your peer group and at operative level
• OEE and data analysis to identify areas to improve machine performance
• Driving production targets and shift performance overall with a strong focus on QHSE

We are keen to speak with Production Shift Managers with the following skills & experience:

• IOSH ‘Managing Safely’ Qualification
• Technically Competent – Ability to learn and understand processes
• Strong leadership and communication skills and taking full accountability for your projects
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experienced at management level within an FMCG environment or a similar fast-paced manufacturing industry

If this Production Shift Manager role is of interest please apply now or for a confidential discussion please contact Anna Morgan or Emma Bartholomew.