Production Shift Leader- DAYS

Market Leading Food Manufacturer now looking to recruit...

BASED NEAR COWDENBEATH

£SALARY COMPETITIVE

COMPANY 

This is an exciting time to join the organisation. They are going through a significant period of growth and investing heavily in their people and infrastructure. They offer an opportunity to get involved and make a difference to the business and the key employees that are an integral part of growth success. They are looking for the very best talent from the manufacturing sector to come and join them on their journey.

ROLE 

This is a pivotal role in the organisation where the individual will act as an effective change leader in ensuring the seamless functioning of production processes while championing both product quality and food safety. This is a key people leadership role where the ability to effectively resource manage, lead people with dignity, maintain high level of skills development and flexibility and carry out the people elements of the business plan are paramount. Continual Improvement and fact based management through the use of Data and Company KPIs are key foundations of the business. 

Responsibilities:

1.    Quality Oversight:

•    Actively engage in strategies that prioritize the continual improvement of both product quality and food safety, with a focus on setting and surpassing         department-specific KPIs.

•    Implement initiatives that not only elevate general quality standards but also uphold stringent measures for food safety, ensuring production output consistently meets or exceeds established benchmarks.

2.    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): 

•    Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to their production department, with a primary focus on quality and food safety metrics. 

•    Drive initiatives to address any deviations from established KPIs, working closely with the team to implement corrective actions and preventive measures. 

•    Foster a performance-driven culture by communicating the significance of KPIs, providing regular feedback to the team, and recognizing and rewarding         achievements that contribute to exceeding targets.

3.    Shift Co-ordination:

•    Assume responsibility for effective shift planning, with a keen focus on maintaining a responsive and efficient production environment that adheres to rigorous food safety standards.

•    Manage staffing levels to meet both production demands and stringent quality and food safety targets, fostering a streamlined workflow.

4.    Continuous Improvement:

•    Work with the Manufacturing Manager in driving initiatives for continuous improvement within the production department, with a particular emphasis on         advancing food safety measures.

•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, innovative technologies, and methodologies to achieve and surpass quality-related KPIs, giving due consideration to food safety standards.

5.    Data Analysis and Reporting:

•    Apply comprehensive data analysis for informed decision-making in production management, placing specific emphasis on data related to both quality and food safety.

•    Proactively manage and enhance production quality and food safety through the implementation of data-driven strategies derived from comprehensive analysis.

CANDIDATE 

You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in a leadership role. Food Manufacturing experience is not essential but you will have demonstrable working experience with KPIs and continuous improvement methodology

Hours – DAY SHIFT: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, repeat,. 6am – 6:.30pm – 40 hours

7 days off every 2 weeks, working a weekend every 2 weeks

Overtime – paid at time and a half

BENEFITS

Life assurance equivalent to 4 times your annual base salary

Pension   

Employee Assistance Programme 

Discounted Share Offers, offered once per year,  

Employee Discount Scheme and discounted gym membership,  

Kingdom Community bank membership, allowing access to ethical banking including affordable loans.  

Some employees may from time to time become eligible to participate in a bonus or incentive compensation scheme