Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Section Manager to oversee our Wash and Pack department. The Section Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Wash and Pack section, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent organizational abilities, and a passion for driving continuous improvement within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A foundation degree, HND or degree in a relevant subject, logistics, supply chain management, warehouse management, business management

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience at a supervisory grade in a similar environment
• Previous experience managing teams
• Previous experience of working within a controlled Bonded stores environment

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Must demonstrate integrity, confidentiality and professionalism always
• Strong leadership skills but ability to work with a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop long term relationships and facilitate sometime diverse groups of people to work together to achieve shared objectives
• Flexible and able to manage multiple demands in a highly pressurised environment to tight timescales, prioritising as appropriate
• Ability to take ownership and deliver to deadlines in a fast – paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English,
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Proactive and positive/flexible attitude

• Manage all aspects of the Wash and Pack section, including scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to meet production targets.
• Oversee the washing, sanitizing, and packing processes to ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Lead and motivate a team of wash and pack operators, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate production schedules and ensure smooth workflow.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement teams to ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and drive implementation of best practices within the department.