Production Shift Manager

i2r was founded in 2007 with the ambition of providing fresh and innovative packaging solutions. We set out to challenge the existing status quo and to provide our partners with unrivalled service and agility. 15 years later, we are proud to say that our business has grown considerably. Based in Telford, our team now consists of nearly 200 colleagues and has a growing international footprint, with customers all around the world

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Production Shift Manager.

Main duties & responsibilities include:

· Advocate and enforce the company policies and procedures incorporating a firm but fair approach towards discipline.

· Lead and engage with all Production employees

· Manage and evaluate machine resources to ensure productivity, with minimal downtime.

· Ensure all employees are following standard health & safety guidelines and the good housekeeping policy

· Manage and schedule the throughput of the production department

· Report on production related process performance

· Look for opportunities to develop operators and to assist in offering training, development and support.

· Forge a close supportive relationship with your team

· Liaise with the Production Manager and Engineering Manager regarding scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs

· Ensure that Operators holidays and pay are correct with the Mitrefinch system

· Keep close control on holidays and staffing so all shifts are manned correctly and within the budget

· Look at current state data to identify areas of weakness in terms of skill levels and performance

· Work towards best-in-class mentality with the 3 lens approach

· Uphold factory standards in line with BRC standards, aim for audit readiness

· Gain a larger understanding of business need from a sales and service level point of view

· Have an understanding of Lean manufacturing and work on relevant projects with their teams

· Aim to improve the factory culture by setting standards and example

· Fully implement Short Interval Controls on shift with robust process confirmations

Person Specification:

· Experience of FMCG Environment

· Experience of power press machinery

· Management/supervisor experience within a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of press machines and tools

We offer, non contractual day off for birthday, healthcare cash plan, and free fruit Wednesdays & length of service awards

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Telford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: One location