Night Shift Manager - Production

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Job description

The Night Shift Manager will lead the Production team in a fast-paced FMCG environment, ensuring efficiency and productivity during night operations. You will oversee all areas of the operations in the department including goods-in/despatch & planner whilst ensuring all manufacturing KPIs are achieved in line with company procedures.

Client Details

This company is a large-scale enterprise in the FMCG sector. With thousands of employees spread across multiple sites, they are known for their high-quality consumer goods and their commitment to operational excellence.

Description

Manage and supervise the activities of production staff & additional functions

Oversee day to day operations within operations/goods in/despatch/planning & asset care

Manage & Motivate teams to ensure daily production & KPI's are achieved if not put a plan in place to improve performance utilising CI techniques

Promote a good health & safety culture

Prepare reports & present to Manager / SLT

Ensure all staff are compliant with production of consistently high-quality products

Oversee recruitment / training of new staff

Play an active part in driving all CI project/initiatives with teams e.g. PIP plans, OpEx

Support /coach and implement operational excellence with teams, SIC, daily meetings/huddles, visual boards, etc

Ensure staff are compliant with safety issues - follow up on non-compliant issues e.g. incident reports, non conformances & RCA's, etc

Carry out investigations and disciplinaries - follow company procedures

To develop and maintain positive relations with our internal and external customers

Gap analysis, skills, development and training plans, maintenance of skill matrices

Monday - Friday 22:00 - 06:00

Profile

A successful Production Shift Manager/Manager should have:

• A strong understanding of manufacturing industry practices and procedures
• Proven experience in managing teams in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred).
• Strong technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work night shifts and manage a team effectively during these hours.

Job Offer

• 44,500
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• A positive and supportive company culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the FMCG industry.
• The unique challenge of managing a night shift team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply for the Night Shift Manager position in Wakefield.

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