Shift Manager - Pink Shift

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You will be fully responsible for the day to day running of your shift, as well as identifying and leading operational improvement opportunities for the business.

Job Title: Shift Manager

Reporting To: Production Manager

Shift: Pink Shift, we are a 24/7 operating bakery, 12-hour shifts covering days/nights and weekdays/weekends, on a two-week rota. Shift patterns are 4 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 4 days off

Location: Lantmännen Unibake, Maidstone Road, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD


You Will Be Great At:

  • Running to schedule, within the given time frames, whilst maintaining health and safety, food safety, quality, and customer service standards, with the agreed manning level.
  • Promoting the delivery of Continuous Improvement manufacturing practices within the team (5 step, S.O. P’s, 5Y’s, SMED)
  • Undertaking loss investigations/analysis against red numbers on OEE/Waste, using Continuous Improvement tools
  • Coaching, developing and leading your team, supporting the delivery of any training and development for your team. Promoting and supporting the introduction of multi-skilling across the business
  • Controlling and documentation of levels and accuracy of waste/waste recording including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and potential efficiency, accuracy & waste recording, downtime, product weights, staff productivity
  • Continuously identify ways to reduce costs in the business. Improve standards and ensure Quality Management Systems and procedures are followed in all areas of responsibility
  • Undertaking Accident and Near Miss investigations
  • Leading by example, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, honesty/integrity that develop and supports people through coaching and feedback
  • Assessing team-mate performance and support the delivery of any training and development initiatives for your team and to ensure all Health & Safety processes are followed

You Are:

  • Someone who demonstrates pride and passion in the work they do
  • A natural leader with the capabilities of motivating and getting the best out of the team
  • Highly motivated
  • A self-starter with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude
  • The ability to work to deadlines and follow instruction

You Have:

  • Leadership experience gained within a manufacturing, (food manufacturing desirable) production or FMCG
  • Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience in a people-management role with the ability to problem solve, report information/findings, develop recommendations, and implement process changes, as needed
  • Proven ability to gain strong results through team working
  • Communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills necessary to effectively deal with all levels of the organisation as well as cross-functional teams
  • Competent IT skills with daily use of MS office software; knowledge of ERP (AX Dynamics) systems desirable
  • Numerate & literate with the ability to calculate and interpret OEE’s, good analytical skills
  • A good understanding of relevant Food Safety & Health and Safety Legislation and codes of practice

If you have any questions about the position or recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Tammy Davies - Talent Partner

All applications must be completed in English including up to date CV.


Tammy Davies
01908588951