Manufacturing Shift Manager

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are looking for an experienced Shift Manager for a leading Manufacturing Client in the Pontyclun area.

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Shift Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure the smooth running of our establishment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to motivate a team. As a Shift Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency while fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and ensure production targets are met.
• Allocate/re-allocate labour according to the Operations notice board.
• Accomplish the production plan in line with operational standards.
• Attend shift hand-overs.
• Periodically check that lines are running at designated speeds.
• Anticipate problems and put actions in place to prevent them.
• Re-allocate labour and machinery as deemed necessary.
• Supervise and fire alarm evacuations and subsequent roll call.
• Attend daily production meetings.
• Carry out a weekly review of the production plan.
• Manage employee holidays.
• Ensure stock movements are completed as necessary.
• Challenge employees directly where appropriate regarding performance, attendance and other relevant HR issues.
• Ensure all staff adhere to the clients procedures, in particular regarding Health and Safety, Quality and Production.
• Prepare for the arrival of the following shift.

Qualifications and Experience – Essential

• G.C.S.E English and Mathematics grades A – D (or equivalent).
• Significant experience working in a FMCG cosmetics or pharmaceutical environment.
• GMP awareness.
• Excellent understanding of safety and environmental issues.
• Excellent understanding of high quality requirements.
• Previous experience of managing a team.

Qualifications and Experience – Desirable

• NVQ Performing Manufacturing Operations.
• Health and Safety qualification.
• Team player.
• Flexible.

Essential Skill Requirements

• Good communication skills and attitude.
• Competent and self-motivated.
• Assertive.

Other Skills/Abilities – Desirable

• Data handling/PC skills.
• Able to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines

The hours of work are Monday to Friday/rotational morning and afternoon shifts.