Shift Manager

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Birmingham
Salary
Circa GBP30-35k + Benefits
Posted
11 May 2018
Closes
02 Jun 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Main Purpose of Shift Manager: Manage the ripening production and packaging of all the ripening categories using your supervisors / team leaders. The team will manage intake, storage, production and dispatch functions. Maintain and improve on service level targets and ensure that the team accomplishes this in the most safe, efficient and economical way. Manage ripening systems to optimise productivity and reduce waste.

Scope: Responsible for all ripening operations and 30+ staff and in excess of
GBP17m - GBP20m pounds of turnover and associated asset value in excess of GBP3m

Major Responsibilities and Task / Duties of the position
" Workings closely with the relevant supporting departments introduce a robust Ripening Management System ensuring full compliance with regular reviews / audits of the systems.
" Establish a working model in conjunction with the forecast model based on customer demand and historical data, this will include grower & origin performance paying particular attention to seasonality changes and effects on ripening process. Review performance by country of origin and feed back into commercial in terms of yield, waste downgrade and overall performance of fruit.
" Conduct required inbound inspections to ensure all fruit meets specific customer criteria, advise disposition of fruit accordingly prior to ripening process
" Coordinate with third party logistics company on site to ensure entire conditioning process is maintained to specifications including, unloading/loading rooms, load selection and staging, load building and truck loading
" Implement and maintain quarterly and annual hygiene and preventative maintenance program to include all rooms. This will be carried out by our hygiene teams and by third party Specialist Company on site.
" Liaise with Commercial, Procurement, Planning, Technical and quality assurance.
" Attend appropriate management meeting with the wider business to represent the function, recommending appropriate actions and objectives as a result of any direction taken from the meetings.
" Impart knowledge and experience gained to the business, in order to maximise business performance through continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
" Support the company strategic objectives

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you