Deputy Shift Manager

PURPOSE STATEMENT

•    Supporting the shift management to effectively manage the production and warehouse operation of the Andover Site during the shift. 
•    To support the business to achieve high quality, low cost manufacture, attaining production plan alongside meeting customers’ service and audit and regulatory requirements. 
•    To proactively manage the day to day issues and activities of Associates and operators on shift
•    Supporting and assisting the Shift Manager to ensure management of the shift is effective deputising as appropriate. 
•    Supporting specific improvement activities as identified by the Plant and Shift Managers. 
•    Working closely with key stakeholder such as Technical, Sanitation, Engineering, R&D and Planning amongst others to ensure an efficient and effective operation.  
•    To ensure products manufactured are safe, legal and comply to customers quality standards.
 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

•    Ensure a safe working environment for all associates across the site and during shift. 
•    Embed food safety, hygiene and quality standards as appropriate to drive a quality food manufacturer, meeting Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) and legislative requirement
•    Utilise operations capabilities; production, warehouse and sanitation to meet plan attainment requirements.
•    Deliver operation’s KPIs including OEE measures that meet/exceed company standards, customer and legislative requirements and current business needs.
•    Supporting the Shift Manager in operational cost management, seeking opportunities to improve efficiencies and minimise costs.
•    Supporting the growth and development of a team of highly engaged, high performing associates focusing on improvement of skills and development.  
•    Supporting the effective management in line with Company policies and Procedures, Associate life cycle activities such as absence, disciplinary etc. as deemed appropriate by the Shift Manager. 
•    During the shift will be responsible for production, warehouse etc, as directed by Shift Manager.
•    Acts as the right hand to the Shift Manager forming a cohesive management unit on shift.
•    Is able to deputies for the Shift Manager 
•    Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the senior team. 

You must comply with Rich Products Limited Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.
 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Critical  
•    Experience in a Production 
•    Track record of managing large operational functions or whole autonomous site
•    Demonstrable knowledge of operating production, ideally including warehouse and sanitation
•    Proven ability of taking ownership for delivery of results.
•    Ability to manage and motivate large diverse teams
•    Knowledge of how to manage and lead factory and warehouse.
•    Resilient, balanced and calm in challenging situations. 
•    Assertive, determined and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
•    Emotionally intelligent leader who acts with humility
•    Coaching mindset and strong team builder. 
•    Solution finder, adaptable learner, constantly strives for improvement
•    Articulate communicator and collaborative team player
•    Appreciation of ERP systems and planning systems. 
•    People Management experience 

Desirable
•    Food manufacturing experience. 
•    Ability to convert strategy into operating plans 
•    Change management and delivering results through CI activity
•    Understanding of commercial and financial aspects of business and strategically applying this to operations 
•    Bakery manufacturing knowledge and experience 
•    Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 
•    IOSH/NEBOSH certificate level.