Production Shift Manager

Shift Manager – Cut Packhouse

Reporting to

Production Manager

Based at

Runcton

Job purpose

To organise and manage the production of cut herbs for retail and non-retail customers safely and efficiently while maintaining a high standard of product quality and hygiene that is expected throughout the business and to ensure the teams KPI’s and objectives are met.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by employees’ actions at work. Employees must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.

• To ensure that all practices and procedures undertaken in the packing areas comply with the Statutory and corporate Health and Safety Regulations and with Food Safety legislation and Food Safety Systems.
• To know and understand the Health & Safety requirements for the packing areas and to ensure that H&S requirements and COSHH and HACCP are up to date.
• To ensure the customer orders are met in full, on time, every time.
• To ensure all relevant requirements concerning KPI targets are fully complied with and reported on.
• To ensure only products of the highest quality leave the Cut Herb Packing area.
• To maintain a high standard of housekeeping and hygiene in all packing procedures.
• To ensure staff on-line training is achieved to a high standard to enable staff to operate all machinery safely, efficiently and accurately and that all training records are completed where applicable.
• To maintain all online process records accurately.
• To notify the Senior Production Manager immediately of any problems arising. To report and discuss any performance or behavioural issues within the team to the Senior Production Manager
• To use the available tools to effectively plan and manage daily and weekly staffing levels according to production demands. To keep all operatives fully informed of shift times and other requirements.
• To ensure there is effective communication between you and your staff and the management, supply chain, procurement and technical departments.
• To maintain a knowledge of customer requirements
• To set an example to others.
• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
• To take active part in all Continuous Improvement projects on site.
• To be self-motivated and have the ability to motivate others.
• To take an active part in recruitment, training and development.

Working conditions

• Working in a chilled environment (PPE available on request) as required.
• Noise protection zone in factory (advisory). PPE available on request.

Person Specification

Values and behaviour

One Team One Goal

Strive towards the common goal

Share knowledge

Support each other

Be inclusive of others collaborate/partner

Pioneering

Challenge the norm

Be a leader not a follower

Be a calculated risk taker

Inspire others by going outside of your comfort zone

Be at the cutting edge of everything

Be trusted

Be empowered in your role

Take responsibility and accountability

Be open and transparent

Have integrity in all you decide and do

Trust our people to deliver

We care

Think for the long term and secure the future

Be consumer customer and shareholder focused

Nurture potential, develop our people and have pride in what you do

Treat others how you expect to be treated

Listen and say “thank you"

Experience, skills and competencies

• Computer Literate - Essential
• Previous manufacturing experience - Essential
• ERP System Knowledge - Essential
• Flexibility and a drive to learn - Essential
• Excellent communication skills - Essential
• Excellent Excel skills - Essential
• Planning Systems - Essential

Qualifications

• Food Safety - Desirable
• H&S/IOSH - Desirable
• Train the Trainer - Essential
• HACCP – Desirable

Personal attributes

• Level-headed and diplomatic - Essential
• Consistent - Essential

Benefits

· 33 days holiday a year (This includes bank holidays)

· Online benefits & discounts platform

· Pension

· Life assurance

· Employee assistance program

· Free Parking

· Great development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £33,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chichester, PO20 1LJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location