Details:
- Location: Boston Lincolnshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Shift Team Leader/Supervisor
Our client is a global market leading food company based in Boston, due to their increasing demand, growth, and development they are seeking to employ a Shift Team Leader/Supervisor.
Competitive salary offered.
Shift:
Monday to Friday /14.00-22.00/22.00-06.00 rotational.
Reporting directly to the Packing Hall Manager
Responsible for: Packing Hall Teams
Purpose of the role:
To manage the shift and all direct / agency staff. To ensure the smooth running of the repacking process. To ensure that all products are produced to the specified specifications. KPI’s and deadlines are met. To ensure that all staff comply with the company’s Health and Safety procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities.
Lead, inspire and motivate a multi-disciplined team in the day-to-day shift activities throughout the packing operation, delegating effectively to develop a sense of pride and ownership in team performance.
Provide hands on leadership to develop and raise the capability of the team.
Ensure Teams are briefed regularly and are fully aware of the sire standards, procedures, plans and line performance.
Effectively communicate job expectations
Planning, monitoring and appraising performance through, coaching, counselling, and managing team members.
Resolving personnel problems by investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending actions.
Build a health and safety culture to promote ownership of the health and safety within the operation, ensuring compliance with statutory and company health and safety requirements.
Champion a culture of continuous development of the team through communication, training, and coaching.
Carry out HR related matters – monitor/manage performance and absence of team taking corrective measures where necessary either informally or formally through the disciplinary process, actively participate in the on boarding and subsequent induction.
Ensure adequate cover in teams of personnel, predicting/planning workforce through trends/seasons.
Collaborate with other departments to support the delivery of the production plan against the budgeted targets and volumes, ensuring achievement of standards in all areas (Quality, hygiene, material and labour utilisation)
Analyse performance information and communication this information to the team to continuously identify ways to improve systems and reduce costs.
Maintaining workflow by monitoring steps of the process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; initiating and fostering a spirit of co-operation within and between departments
Complete packing plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing priorities; monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, reporting results.
Lead the manufacturing element of the daily PDR, providing a thorough review of the previous 24 hours and the next 24-hour plans.
Establish and maintain a culture within the operation that supports all aspects of Lean Manufacturing; continuously identify ways to reduce costs and improve systems and standards in the operation utilising lean tools and techniques to optimise efficiency and effectiveness of the operation.
Other ad hoc duties as may be required from time to time.
Requirements for the role.
Supervisory/management experience; including developing, coaching and discipline ideally gained within a food manufacturing environment.
Ability to motivate direct and lead aligning mind-set to behaviours and company expectations.
Proven demonstration of an investigative and problem-solving approach
Experience of safe systems of work
Performance/absence management
Solid understanding of HACCP and GMP’s including regulatory requirements
Awareness of BRC standards
Experience of conducting/chairing meetings
Working to and producing KPI’s/weekly reports
In depth knowledge of SAP
Developing KPI’s
Developing safe systems of work
Knowledge of H&S, labour costs and planning
IOSH/NEBOSH Qualification
High attention to detail
Proficient computer literacy, predominantly Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to prioritise workload.
Can adapt quickly to change.
Organised
Flexible
Willing to undertake adhoc projects.
Management qualification (i.e., NVQ 3/5/7 or equivalent)