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shift manager Brighouse, England

Siddall and Hilton Products Ltd

Full Time Brighouse, England 45000 - 41000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

£41,000 - £45,000 salary DOE & profit related bonus scheme

Permanent, full time, on a 3 shift rotation- 06.00-14.00/ 14.00-22.00/ 22.00-06.00

Closing date: 14th July 2023

About Us:

We manufacture high quality welded wire mesh products. Our passion for quality is apparent in everything we do. Our heritage is just one of many features that makes our business the reliable employer we are today. Established in 1895, we continue to create, inspire, and lead the way in mesh manufacturing, and our ambition is to become world class. Our foundation was built on innovation, energy and vision which remains the very core of our business growth.

We have established teams that work closely together to meet our customer’s needs. What we need is someone to help us manage our production plans, coach our people, and make the most of our machinery capabilities on shift, to deliver the best possible service to customers.

Deadlines will be tight, so experience of working in that environment is key, as is being strong, to ensure we deliver the best we can against our ambitious plans.

At times our week can change rapidly, but we do so with a focus on a target. Anyone who joins us, will need to not only work with us in this way but be able to help us evolve and mature in our processes and practices.

Experience of working in shift management within the manufacturing sector is essential, as you will have responsibility for manufacturing across 5 high speed automated production lines on your shift. It’s also essential to have experience of coaching and developing people, alongside the achievement of KPI’s to support safety, quality and productivity.

Role Purpose:

Responsible for the shift management of all manufacturing on site, to ensure that the shift and overall operations team meets the production plan.
Overall responsibility for the health and safety of all manufacturing operators.
Responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient use of all manufacturing assets on site.
Responsible for the implementation and subsequent supervision of the company's overall manufacturing strategy in order to maximise:

Site safety performance.
Process efficiency.
Productivity.

Direct Reports: 9

Key Responsibilities:

Report and address Health and Safety concerns. Encourage and support direct reporting of concerns by the team.
‘Champion’ health and safety initiatives, supporting the Company’s behavioural safety programme.
Liaising with other manufacturing ‘key’ personnel (Supervisors, Engineering Manager, Planning Manager, Production Manager). Agree the daily / weekly ‘Plan’ for all manufacturing activity. (Planning changeovers, servicing tooling, underperforming assets, training opportunities)
To develop / coach / supervise / appraise your particular shift team.
Fully involve all team members with regards to the overall performance of the business through excellent communication, coaching, briefings, team meetings etc.
Undertake daily inspections of all manufacturing assets to ensure optimum performance is being achieved, reporting underperformance to your immediate supervisor to enhance OEE. (including unnecessary waste/scrap)
Ensure all product manufactured is within manufacturing tolerances. (Including identification labels etc.)
Suggest / agree / implement changes to enhance the operational performance of all manufacturing assets.
Suggest / agree / implement changes to enhance the operational performance of all operational personnel.
Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary downtime / from the product changeover process.
Ensure the sites housekeeping standards are optimum at all times.
Introduce and establish site-wide 5 ‘S’ methodology is maintained by all personnel.
Contribute to the creation and implementation of a best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, principles, practices and procedures to enhance the operational and financial performance of the business.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities.
Develop tools to monitor / trend the performance of your specific team to enhance the overall business performance.
Interpret trends, analyse and review data, communicate and action as necessary to enhance the manufacturing performance of the business.
Lead by example at all times.
Adhere to company procedures at all times, reporting any issues of non-conformance to your immediate supervisor.
Achieve agreed KPIs and personal targets / objectives.

Communication & Contacts:

Liaise with other team leaders to ensure that successful communication takes place at hand over periods.
Regular face to face verbal and written communication with managers, peers and subordinates, including daily summary reporting, monthly summary reporting & Operational reports etc.
Significant requirement to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Team Leaders.

People Management:

Coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, adding value and continuous improvement.
Routine people management, in liaison with HR function;

Return to work interviews.
Absence intervention.
Disciplinary investigations.
Conflict resolution.

Financial Responsibility:

Not Applicable.

Equipment:

Use a PC, Microsoft packages and ERP System.

Personal Qualities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Numerate and literate, ability to generate reports etc.
Close attention to detail and a methodical approach.
Continuous improvement opportunity focused.
Proven organisational skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks working on own initiative.
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload to meet deadlines.
Good analytical and problem solving skills.
Team player with a proactive and collaborative approach.
Be creative and think ‘outside of the box’.
Challenge established working practices, methods and techniques.
Professional and approachable at all times, ability to deal with people issues fairly and impartially in a timely manner, escalating issues appropriately.

Our Benefits:

Competitive pay - up to £455,000 per annum
Profit related bonus scheme
Generous holidays - 34 days paid leave per annum including bank holidays.
Salary Extras platform with access to a broad range of discounts and offers.
Access to a personal financial coach by Octopus Money Coach
Free car parking on site and walking distance from train station.
Pension scheme
Life assurance scheme equivalent to 4 times salary.
Cycle to work scheme.
Employee assistance programme
Structured training program to help you reach your personal development goals and build your career with us.
Career progression pathways

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £41,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

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