Shift Manager

Job title:

Shift Manager

Company

Kinnerton Confectionery

Job description

Overview:Shift ManagerKinnerton Fakenham, Norfolk site4 on 4 off Nights (6pm-6am per night)We’re hiring! Join Kinnerton as a Shift Manager—an exciting opportunity to inspire and shape the success of your team and operations in a fast-paced, dynamic chocolate manufacturing environment. Do you thrive on driving performance, fostering teamwork, and delivering exceptional results? Would you like to be part of a company that values excellence, innovation, and people development? If so, we’d love to hear from you! In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of your shift, from operational standards and health & safety to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact with Kinnerton!Responsibilities:Health and Safety and Environment

• Ensure the Shift Team complies with required statutory and mandatory H&S and Environmental requirements.
• Promote a ‘safety first culture within the Shift Team and proactively manage H&S issues. Ensure all machinery and equipment is safe to operate and all team members are trained and competent to fulfil their job role.
• Ensure H&S refresher training is conducted at appropriate intervals and personnel records are maintained.

Food Safety and Quality

• Ensure the Shift Team is trained and proficient in food safety, SOPs and QAS specifications and complies with all rules and procedures concerning the production of safe food produced to specification.
• Ensure SOPs are up to date, relevant and refresher training is conducted at appropriate intervals and personnel records are maintained.

Performance

• Operate the factory in accordance with the Production Plan to agreed KPIs.
• Manage the shift through Short Interval Control to measure hourly performance of lines.
• Take corrective actions to correct any performance variances to target and preventative action to remedy root cause and ensure no reoccurrences.
• Ensure all performance data is reported.

Plant Standards

• Ensure good GMP is always maintained and the Shift Team operates ‘clean as you go’.
• Develop and maintain 5S systems and standards for efficient operation.

Continuous Improvement

• Support the Plant Manager in constructing and executing plans for improving the Shift Team and plant performance.

People and Team Development

• Develop training plans for all Shift Team members.
• Ensure there are the requisite skills to perform job roles to the required standard and there are adequately trained deputies for holiday and absence cover.
• Address personnel performance issues through effective use of the performance management process.
• Manage holidays and absence so that there are sufficient skills within the shift team to deliver the production plan, within site guidelines.

Qualifications:At Kinnerton we will help you develop and gain new skills/training, but for this role we’re ideally looking for …Essential:

• Maths and English GCSE’s or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience in managing teams within a manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of manufacturing machinery
• Excellent Communicator
• Problem solving skills
• Teamwork skills
• Drive for results
• Good organising and planning skills
• Strong people management skill
• Coaching/ training skills

Desirable:

• A-Levels or other higher qualifications in relevant fields (foundation degree/ Honours degree etc)
• Exposure to lean techniques
• HACCP trained
• Food Safety trained

Rewards Benefits:

• Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Shiropdy, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
• 23.5 days of annual leave (pro-rata due to 4 on/4 off pattern)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme up to one extra week per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Engagement in Charity and Team Events
• Receive an extra day of paid leave for charity or community service.
• Access exclusive discounts through our staff/online shops.
• Employee Values Awards
• Referral Bonus Vouchers
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
• Join our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, prioritizing the well-being of our people, communities, and the planet.
• Grocery Aid Charity Support

About Us:Kinnerton is far from your typical brand. Pioneering the introduction of character chocolate in the UK in 1978 under the Kinnerton Kids label, we have consistently evolved, securing our position as one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of seasonal goods. Each year, we proudly craft millions of delightful advent calendars and Easter eggs, highlighting our commitment to excellence.Our manufacturing site is based in Fakenham (Norfolk), along with a vibrant London Hub in Camden and offices in Hong Kong, our reach is truly global. As a key player in the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, we collaborate with esteemed food manufacturers nationwide.What sets us apart is our distinct offering to customers, characterised by our nut-safe promise and unwavering dedication to product innovation. As the inventive minds behind NOMO chocolate, an award-winning and delicious free-from range, we continue to redefine the chocolate experience. Join us at Kinnerton, where innovation, quality, and a rich history blend to create an extraordinary brand experience. Application & Interview Process:Kinnerton is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an on-site interview, which may be one or two stages and will include a factory tour.Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.

Expected salary

Location

Fakenham, Norfolk

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:17:46 GMT

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