Job Description

PFF Packaging Innovation Group Ltd manufacture plastic packaging mainly for the food industry and operate Keifel and Illig thermoforming machines, as well as printing, extrusion and injection moulding machines.

A position has become available at our Sedgefield site for an experienced Shift Manager to manage a multi-disciplined manufacturing unit, covering Decoration, thermoforming, extrusion, granulation and warehouse. The materials used are PP & PET which are extruded onsite.

This position reports to the Production Manager, and the main responsibilities are to manage the shift and all direct staff on site, as well as indirect staff out of normal office dayshift hours. To maintain the smooth running of all manufacturing areas ensuring health and safety, quality standards, and operational KPIs are achieved in line with the company's expectation.

It is essential candidates have experience in managing a diverse team of approximately 25 employees including agency workers when required, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and working shifts. The shift pattern is a 24/7, 12-hour shift pattern comprising of 3 shifts on and 3 shifts off, alternating between dayshifts and nightshifts, rotating 3 weeks of 36 and 3 weeks of 48 hours, averaging 42 hours per week.

The suitable candidate should be dynamic, self-driven, results orientated, and above all have a positive 'can do' attitude with a clear focus on delivering good quality products first time. We are looking for a highly organised, natural forward planning, logical, structured thinker and motivator who can critically assess situations and act on them. Have a minimum of 3 years proven experience and/or an ILM Level 3 or 5 qualification (or equivalent) would be an advantage, working in a high mass volume manufacturing environment as a Shift Supervisor or within an equivalent capacity, experience within the plastics industry is desirable however not essential. You should be able to read/write and communicate in English as all reports, company policies and procedures are communicated in English.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead by example, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace is maintained at all times, reporting to your manager any issues or matters that may arise including near misses, tripping hazards etc. To take full responsibility of the quality of product that is produced within the shift in line with the Companies quality systems, processes and procedures, and to ensure all quality records are maintained in line with Company Quality and BRC policies. To monitor the production output of the shift against the production plan, targeting the achievement of planned volume per machine per shift. Any variances from the plan to be reported via the daily Production meeting. To control and measure production wastage for each shift, particularly during changeovers and design changes, minimizing wastage wherever possible. Wherever there are changeovers, to sign off the check sheets confirming that the required quality has been achieved. Carry out all checks, audits, paperwork and line clearance required by the company BRC/Quality system. Liaise and coordinate with support functions to progress issues concerning production planning and resource/skill allocation to ensure orders produced on time. Complete and monitor IT manufacturing system, ensuring accurate information from all relevant shift personnel. Inform all employees when they are able to take their breaks and ensure they only take the allotted break times. Be able to make appropriate decisions during nightshifts and weekends. Have a proactive approach to production, identifying and proposing changes which can lead to improvements in terms of efficiency, wastage, ways of working, quality, safety, housekeeping and the production environment. Manage, develop and motivate direct reporting staff, identifying training requirements. Ensure good communication is given either verbally or written to all members of the shift. Problem solving and trouble shooting skills are used to ensure that all team members can identify root causes and take fast effective action to resolve the problems in hand. Where employees inform you that they are unable to attend work, re-allocate members of your team, depending on the priorities of the production plan. If the employee is sick, you must ensure return to work interviews are carried out and self-certification forms are completed. Where appropriate or necessary, issue and record in diary informal warnings to any team members where there is clear evidence of absence, continued non-performance or attitude issues, reporting to HR and your Manager the issues. HR will communicate any matters that are of a serious nature where further steps should be taken through a formal disciplinary procedure. At the end of each shift provide relevant reports on downtime, wastage and output. In addition, via the shift handover and the "communication book", provide all required information necessary for the follow-on shift, including maintenance issues. Liaise with the other Shift Managers regarding your holidays/absence, in order to ensure that all share the cover required. Prior to the end of the shift check the rest room and changing areas making sure that these have been left in a clean and tidy condition. Cover the operating of machines as and when required and provide support to operators throughout the shift.
The salary will depend upon experience and will range from 37,128 to 39,093, payment on a monthly basis. The position is an hourly paid rate (starting on 17 and rising to 17.90). Overtime is at a premium rate of 1.5.

Our benefits include 24 days holiday (6.8 weeks), a contributory pension scheme once you have been employed for three months.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,128.00-39,093.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person