Are you looking for a new challenge and have managerial experience in manufacturing operations? If so, we have an exciting new challenge for you.
AMG are looking for a Production Shift Manager to join the operations team to manage manufacturing functions in accordance with business objectives. Working in a team of 4 Shift Managers you will also have an opportunity to propose, discuss and implement changes to processes and systems that will enhance manufacturing performances.
Shift Pattern: 4 on (DDNN), 4 off
Salary: £56,505.00 including shift allowances

• Support the Production and Operations Managers to develop daily planning and management of the manufacturing functions in line with forecasted volumes
• Coach, lead and develop teams; carry out 121’s, performance reviews and other HR duties
• Ensure products are produced on time, are of high quality and are dispatched on time to meet customer requirements
• Attend production/planning meetings and translate and communicate priorities and targets to direct reports and ensure feedback is provided throughout the shift on adherence to the plan.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement with clear focus on quality, safety, productivity and yields
• Optimise plant uptime by scheduling in maintenance requirements that fit best to avoid production downtime, working closely with Maintenance Supervisors
• Ensure Stock integrity with regular PI checks
• Ensure vital operating procedures are audited and reviewed regularly.
• Tight control of raw material inventory to reduce working capital
• Maintain control of waste streams and ensure that the correct packaging and labelling is being used
• Promote and drive consistency to ensure the delivery of excellent operational standards, including housekeeping across shifts
• Provide sufficient information, instruction and training to all reports to ensure competency levels are reached, skills matrices and training records and SWP’s are kept up to date
• Accountable for driving departmental KPI’s in line with business and production expectations
• Provide detailed shift handover notes to colleagues and a shift summary to management team
• Update production plans to report on daily production and ensure all shift production bookings are processed in a timely manner into PALS
• Responsible for all H&S and quality audits including safety tours and routine safety observations, risk assessments, safe systems of work, detailed accident/incident investigation and route cause analysis including near misses and damage
• Management of emergency situations onsite such as adverse weather and evacuation if necessary
• Ensure all works order instructions are adhered to, and documentation is filled in accurately before being released from the department back to scheduling
• Perform first line problem solving on plant equipment and correct the problem or acquire maintenance attention