Shift Manager
- Milton Keynes
- On-site
You will be fully responsible for the day to day running of your shift, as well as identifying and leading operational improvement opportunities for the business.
Job Title: Shift Manager
Reporting To: Production Manager
Shift: Pink Shift, we are a 24/7 operating bakery, 12-hour shifts covering days/nights and weekdays/weekends, on a two-week rota. Shift patterns are 4 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 4 days off
Location: Lantmännen Unibake, Maidstone Road, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BD
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
You will be great at:
- Run to schedule, within the given time frames, whilst maintaining health and safety, food safety, quality, and customer service standards, with the agreed manning level.
- Promote the delivery of Continuous Improvement manufacturing practices within the team (5 step, S.O. P’s, 5Y’s, SMED)
- Undertake loss investigations/analysis against red numbers on OEE/Waste, using Continuous Improvement tools
- Coach, develop and lead your team, supporting the delivery of any training and development for your team. Promoting and supporting the introduction of multi-skilling across the business
- To control and document levels and accuracy of waste/waste recording including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and potential efficiency, accuracy & waste recording, downtime, product weights, staff productivity
- Continuously identify ways to reduce costs in the business. Improve standards and ensure Quality Management Systems and procedures are followed in all areas of responsibility
- To undertake Accident and Near Miss investigations
- To lead by example, demonstrating high standards of behaviour, honesty/integrity that develop and supports people through coaching and feedback
- To assess operatives’ performance and support the delivery of any training and development initiatives for your team and to ensure all Health & Safety processes are followed
- To carry out any other duties which may reasonably be expected/requested
You are:
- Compliance with our Code of Conduct, company values and guiding stars for leadership is essential
- Someone who demonstrates pride and passion in the work they do
- A natural leader with the capabilities of motivating and getting the best out of the team
- Highly motivated
- A self-starter with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude
- The ability to work to deadlines and follow instruction
You have:
- Management experience gained within a manufacturing, (food manufacturing desirable) production or FMCG
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience in a man-management role with the ability to problem solve, report information/findings, develop recommendations, and implement process changes, as needed
- Proven ability to gain strong results through team working
- Communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills necessary to effectively deal with all levels of the organisation as well as cross-functional teams (Op to Director)
- Competent IT skills with daily use of MS office software; knowledge of ERP (AX Dynamics) systems desirable
- Experience of managing, motivating and developing teams
- Numerate & literate with the ability to calculate and interpret OEE’s, good analytical skills
- A good understanding of relevant Health and Safety Legislation and codes of practice
Sound interesting?
If you have any questions about the position or recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Dominika Rys – Talent Coordinator.
All applications must be completed in English including up to date CV.
About the company
Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.1 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? Visit us at www.lantmannen-unibake.com
#1It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.
#2Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.
#3It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.
#4It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.
#5Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.
Tammy Davies | Contact Person
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