Puratos is a food manufacturer supplying products to the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors. Our headquarters are just outside Brussels (Belgium), where the company was founded in 1919. Almost a century later, our products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. Above all, we aim to be ‘reliable partners in innovation’, helping our customers around the world to deliver nutritious and tasty food to their local communities.
Position Overview
Based at our site in Simonswood, on the border of Merseyside and Lancashire, Puratos are now seeking a Production Shift Manager to join our team.
The role is full time working Monday to Friday with flexibility to work both day shift (06:00-15:00) and late shift (13:00-22:00) on a rotating weekly shift pattern, with the need to be flexible in line with business and customer requirements. The site is commutable from the Liverpool/Southport/Skelmersdale/St Helens/Wigan areas.
Responsibilities
The Production Shift Manager is responsible for the effective, safe and controlled running of the Production shift in line with the following KPIs and policies: Safety, Quality, People, Cost and Service.
Reporting to the Factory Manager, the main duties are:
Overseeing and coordinating all Shift start up / Shift completion activities.
Oversee and deliver the daily planning of the team (shifts and rotas, task allocation and guidance, breaks, overtime allocation, wellbeing & safety)
Ensuring the daily plan is met in line with all business expectations and customer specifications.
Ensuring the factory is operating in line with all food safety, quality, health and safety and people policy requirements at all times escalating any issues to the relevant department head as soon as possible.
Liaising with all departments, support functions and management team members to ensure the effective running of production.
Reporting, communicating and investigating any incidences of non-conformances.
Supervising all new team members including agency workers to ensure colleagues are safe, knowledgeable and aware of all site processes and procedures.
Motivating all team members to work to achieve the business targets via encouragement, engagement, inclusion and supporting with the resolution of any issues.
Overseeing the training and development of all team members, identifying any skills gaps or opportunities proactively to ensure business continuity and engagement of team members.
Representing the Production team in key meetings or visits as and when required.
To liaise professionally and effectively with all stakeholders both internally and externally (suppliers, customers, auditors etc)
To deputise for the Factory Manager if and when required.
To provide cover for the counterpart Shift Manager as and when required.
Profile
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Minimum of 2-3 years management/supervisory experience in a food manufacturing role
SAP experience - preferably a competent/advanced user
IOSH qualification or awareness of key H&S regulations
A natural leader and strong communicator
An effective collaborator – able to engage all stakeholders and support functions to drive the performance and engagement of the team
Join us here at Puratos
At Puratos, we do our best to make sure all our employees feel happy and fulfilled. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to make sure you can grow your career, skills, and passions as we continue to grow our business. With over 10,000 employees in over 80 subsidiaries around the world, we’ve doubled our headcount over the last 10 years.
We are always on the lookout for new talent and would love to have you on board!
Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
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Employment type
Full-time
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