Production Shift Manager
Bedford
Production Shift Manager
Location: BedfordJob Type: Full-Time, Shift-Based 4 days on 4 days off rotating shifts 6am-6pm & 6pm-6am
Salary: £47,500 + shift premium £3,288.96
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Production Shift Manager to lead a team within our dynamic, fast-paced production environment. You’ll play a crucial role in meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), driving Lean manufacturing initiatives, and ensuring the consistent application of best practices in team management, operational efficiency, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, motivate, and manage a production team to achieve targets and KPIs.
- Apply Lean manufacturing principles and tools in real-time situations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Build and nurture high-performing teams through effective people management processes.
- Oversee production processes, ensuring high levels of accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
- Conduct data analysis to produce detailed and insightful reports, driving continuous improvement and operational enhancements.
- Stay updated on new and emerging manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
- Facilitate clear and effective communication channels between team members and senior management.
- Team Leadership: Proven experience managing teams in a process-oriented environment, ideally within fast-paced manufacturing, processing, or FMCG.
- Lean Expertise: Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
- Target-Driven: Demonstrated success in achieving KPIs and working towards specified targets.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a talent for delivering engaging presentations and fostering open dialogue across teams.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret data effectively.
- Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable in a constantly evolving work environment, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- Must have Basic food hygiene and HACCP
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