Job Description

Description

Here at our site in Milton Keynes, we are recruiting for a Shift Manager to join our management team.



In this role, you will effectively plan, organize, develop and direct your team in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner whilst being focused on health, safety and environmental practices and requirements.

As the Shift Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all agreed local Operations SQCDP KPIs will be met and exceeded as well as promoting & adhering to thyssenkrupp company values.

You will also support the other Shift Manager in organising and controlling resources in order to meet company targets, maintain quality standards and maximise productivity.

Please note this role is a rotating shift pattern:

Week 1- 6am-2pm

Week 2- 2pm-10pm

Key Responsibilities

Planning & organisation of labour within your team to achieve work load, ensuring production time (Equipment & labour) is fully utilized & productivity maximized. Parts / process are produced in accordance to approved Customer, & internal quality standards, Company standard practises & procedures to satisfy legal & safety requirements. To assist in the development and implementation of "Work Instructions "& Work place standards for all operational areas. Ensuring that standard working practices are followed on all operations in terms of Work Flow, WIP quantities, process/cycle times and procedures. Assists in maintaining & controlling local SQCDP Board. Conducts Shift brief communications to support results/progress against agreed targets with team.

Liaises with & supports :

Team members to achieve plans & targets. Operations Manager to achieve company KPI's. Quality Engineers to ensure quality standards are understood & achieved. New starters with training and inductions. The team when required to "fill in "to cover for absent team members (run machine etc).

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential experience, skills and knowledge:

Previous experience of leading and developing a team withing a manufacturing environment. ILM Level 5 or similar managerial qualification. Self- motivated, resilient reliable and innovative. Ability to manage and organise effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. A clear understanding of Environmental Health & Safety procedures in the work place. PC Literate with a good working knowledge of Windows based applications. Competent with using & working with a MRP / MPS system. Experience of continuous improvement techniques.

Desirable experience, skills and knowledge:

Previous experience of working with Machines / Warehouse / logistics. Previous experience working with SAP. FLT & 4 way Reach truck licence holder. CEMA or equivalent racking Inspection certificate.

Job Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday Company bonus scheme Advantageous pension scheme Learning & Development opportunities Advanced Family Friendly Policies Employee high street vouchers & discounts Employee Assistance Programme Occupational health & health surveillance Length of Service Awards Christmas savings scheme Eye care vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Wellbeing events Recognition Portal Rewards Portal Company events Company share schemes Christmas Closedown

About thyssenkrupp Materials UK

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thyssenkrupp Materials UK

operates a network of 8 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are in; Birmingham, Preston, Darton, Milton Keynes, and two sites in Belfast. We offer a vast range of metal material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. We also provide a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We have years of experience in the aerospace, construction and architecture, automotive and the general engineering industries.


We are part of a Global organisation, with around 480 locations in over 80 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business.

Here at thyssenkrupp Materials UK, we value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

We want every part of the hiring process to be seamless and inclusive and so if you need any support during any stage, please reach out to careers.tkmuk@thyssenkrupp-materials.com and we will be in touch to discuss how we can support you.

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised expiry date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to supply individual feedback at the CV review stage.