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Recruitment Consultant | Food, Drink and FMCG Manufacturing | Alexander Steele Recruitment

Job Title: Shift Manager (Night Shift) – FMCG Manufacturing

Shift Pattern: 4 On, 4 Off (Night Shift)

Industry: FMCG Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Shift Manager to join our client's dynamic team in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. As the Shift Manager for our client's night shift, you will play a key role in overseeing the operations and ensuring the effective management of all manufacturing activities. You’ll lead a team of operators, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining a high level of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the night shift team, ensuring smooth and efficient production operations.
• Ensure all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards are adhered to at all times, taking immediate action on any safety concerns.
• Oversee and monitor the production process, ensuring that products are manufactured according to quality standards, specifications, and production schedules.
• Motivate, support, and develop a team of production operators and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure KPIs are met, including output targets, quality levels, and efficiency metrics.
• Manage shift handovers effectively to ensure seamless transitions between shifts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any operational or technical issues that arise during the shift.
• Perform regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Manage and coordinate the shift workforce to optimise productivity, minimise downtime, and reduce waste.
• Ensure all production documentation, logs, and reports are completed accurately and on time.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Shift Manager or Supervisor in a manufacturing environment, preferably within FMCG.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and drive performance.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and operations, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work night shifts on a 4 on, 4 off pattern.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma) is desirable.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to operations management.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Career progression opportunities within the FMCG sector.

If you're ready to take on a challenging role and make a real impact in a thriving FMCG manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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