Shift Manager (Nights)

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Greater London
Salary
45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
25 Jul 2021
Closes
22 Aug 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
JOB- Production Shift Manager
LOCATION- Middlesex
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- GBP45,000-GBP55,000 plus other benefits

My client is looking for a Production Shift Manager (Night shift Mon-Fri, 11pm-7am) to join their business on a permanent basis in the Middlesex area. The successful candidate would be responsible for production in ultrasonic welding and plastic assembly area.

The Production Shift Manager will ideally have the following attributes:

Ideally degree level or equivalent work-based level experience
Mechanical Engineering knowledge is desired
Knowledge of SAP or equivalent MRP scheduling systems
Be able to read & interpret engineering drawings
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Proven successful leaderThe Production Shift Manager role will involve:

Participate in daily production meetings to keep up to date with business needs
Raise any issues online performance and materials availability that hinder the plan of customer delivery.
Create and implement best practice in manufacturing, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance including quality.
Manage regular stock checks to ensure accuracy of both WIP held and MRP requirements highlighting any discrepancies on the system.
Keep in line with daily and weekly metrics aligned to customer demand which supports the operational strategy in conjunction with the Production Manager.
Ensure site operation is compliant on COSHH, Engineering & legislative standards, ISO9001 and ISO14001.
Drive behavioural based safety throughout the plant and ensure medical treatment and target rates are adhered to.
To take a lead role in Incident Investigations, follow up on actions, look for route cause (five whys) analysis.
Conducts regular safety checks including guarding, interlocks, traffic ways and adherence to government guidelines including social distancing.
Manage regular stock checks to ensure accuracy of both WIP held and MRP requirements on a regular basis and align any discrepancies on the system.
Team management, including coaching, motivation, appraisals, reviews, KPI's, one-2-one meetings, disciplinary matters and grievances as required.
Management of budgets, including overtime, headcount, department costs aligned to customer demand requirements and demonstrate the ability to flex costs accordingly.
Drive preventive maintenance programmes including servicing and repairs of all machinery and equipmentIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation