Trainee Production Shift Manager
Reporting to: Production Manager
Location: Nenagh Co. Tipperary
Business Sector: Ingredients - Manufacturing
Support the Production Shift Manager in taking responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of a highly automated 24/7 milk processing site.
Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:
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Supporting the Production Shift Manager in:
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Ensuring the manufacture of products to the highest standards in the safest, most cost effective and efficient manner.
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Fully utilising and harnessing the Production and Maintenance Teams capability through effective leadership, processes that are consistently applied and accurately measured against the business objectives.
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Day to day management of production operatives on the shift rotation
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Identifying and implementing process improvements in conjunction with key stakeholders
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Ensuring strict adherence to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
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Ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures.
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Maintaining and driving quality standards in process, people, and product.
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Capacity planning for existing and future products
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Identifying and implementing Lean initiatives
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Contributing to the culture of continuous improvement
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Reporting and communicating effectively with the senior management team on an ongoing basis.
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Assisting with the development of Standard Operating Procedures.
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Experience in a production role in a Food processing environment a distinct advantage
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Food/ Science or Process/Engineering/Production Management qualification or equivalent desirable.
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Experience in a production role in a food processing environment including previous experience as a team leader/shift manager or equivalent desirable.
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Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
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Appetite to drive safety improvements
- IT and report writing skills
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High standards of systems compliance.
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Willingness to learn and undertake formal training
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Strong ability to work in a team.
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High motivation, Flexibility, and the ability to work on own initiative.
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Adaptable to short and long term change.
Note: As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.
