Shift Production Manager

Shift Production Manager, Corby, Night shift, Salary £55,000, FMCG Are you a Production Shift Manager looking for a new opportunity? Embark on a rewarding career in production with a leading food manufacturer. This Production Manager role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the company's future. Enjoy a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the satisfaction of driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced setting. Shift Production Manager will have a background in fast-paced, high-risk, chilled food production and a thorough understanding of the transformation of raw materials into finished products. Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban is highly desirable. The role demands a driven Production Manager with a proven track record in man management, continuous process improvement and excellent decision-making abilities. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with personnel at all levels are essential. As a Shift Production Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the production team and equipment, reporting directly to the Site Manager. You will manage four direct reports and indirectly oversee a team of 60-100 individuals. Production Shift Manager responsibilities: - Man management and team building - Driving the production team and monitoring production KPIs - Handling management issues. - Structuring the site for optimal performance - Implementing continuous improvement and reliability measures - Budget and cost control - Ensuring the delivery of the company's vision and standards to all team members You will thrive in an extremely fast-paced continuous process environment, where meeting tight deadlines is the norm. The successful Shift Production Manager must have experience in a similar environment in a FMCG or Food processing industry  and posses the following. Core Skills/Knowledge Required: - Excellent leadership and people management skills - Strong communication and motivational abilities - Effective organisation and prioritisation skills - Proficiency in chairing meetings - Auditing experience - Health & Safety expertise - Understanding of line efficiency measures - Self-starter mentality The Company: Join a leading food manufacturer that is rapidly expanding and dedicated to enhancing its succession plan for the future. This Shift Production Manager role offers a unique chance to contribute to the company's growth and success while developing your professional skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.   Location: Commutable from Kettering, Northampton, Thrapston, Leicester, Market Harborough   This position would suit a Production Shift Manager, Production Area Manager, Business Unit Leader, Production Manager, Production Team Leader, Shift Production Manager