Location
Leeds, North Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Shift Manager, Kinnerton Confectionery, Sherburn-in-Elmet Site
Kinnerton Confectionery in Sherburn-in-Elmet (north Yorkshire) are seeking a new Shift Manager to join our team. As a Shift Manager at Kinnerton, you will lead a team of Team Leaders, Production/Machine Operatives, Packers and Technicians. You will be a hands-on, inspiring manager who is able to collaborate with other departments, ensuring that production plans are achieved.
You will lead diverse teams, manage automation technology, product changeovers and health and safety all whilst motivating your team with a key focus on people development. You will be a key member of the site management team, driving company values and goals to ensure Kinnerton remains a high quality chocolate supplier for all major retailers.
Shift Pattern:
12-hour days and nights. You MUST be able to work both. All shifts include x1 30-minute breaks and x2 15-minute breaks.
Week 1: Sunday to Tuesday 18:00 - 06:00 (3 nights followed by 5 days off)
Week 2: Monday to Tuesday 06:00 - 18:00 & Wednesday to Thursday 18:00 - 06:00 (2 days followed by 2 nights followed by 5 days off)
Week 3: Wednesday to Friday 06:00 - 18:00 (followed by 1 day off, then start again on week 1)
- Work closely with other Area Managers and departments such as Planning, Process, Engineering and Logistics, you will ensure production plans are achieved in the most timely and efficient manner and that performance KPI’s are met.
- Ensure the site complies with required statutory and mandatory H&S and Environmental requirements.
- Conduct employee reviews and ensure effective actions are taken to address issues affecting performance and counter measures are put in place to prevent reoccurrence.
- Promote the behavioral quality culture within the shift team through a non-negotiable approach to compliance and a proactive approach to improvement.
- Ensure all production personnel are trained and competent in food safety, SOPs and QAS specifications relating to their role and comply with all rules and procedures concerning the production of safe food produced to specification.
- Lead the production operation in accordance with the Production Plan to agreed KPIs.
- Actively own and develop the site training and development plan for shift team.
- Determine labour resource and costs, also working with temporary agency providers.
- Determine materials usage requirements and costs., ensuring waste streams are controlled.
- Lead the development implementation of lean across the site by deploying lean tools and techniques in conjunction with workforce engagement to hold the gains.
- Develop a high performing actively engaged shift team.
- Support projects with a continuous improvement approach.
- Attend management team meetings and champion your shift.
- Accountable for the working environment and the maintenance and improvement of the standards at all times meeting with (and exceeding) company requirements, whilst being a role model to all other employees.
Essential
- Health and Safety Level 3 / IOSH Leading safely certification or ability to pass the qualification
- HACCP L3 or ability to pass the qualification
- Food Safety Level 3
- Experience in manufacturing production management experience.
- Experience in a FMCG operation.
- Knowledge and application of ISO14001, and other quality standards
- Competent in managing first and second line people issues such as attendance management, disciplinary procedure and performance and behavioral based appraisals
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environments and overcoming language barriers
- Ability to challenge the team and foster a constructive challenging culture
- Competent in using and coaching problem solving tools and experience of applying lean tools to working environment
- Commercial understanding of run-rates, productivity levels and quality issues
- Good IT skills including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and planning software
Desirable
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- HACCP Level 4
- Food Hygiene Level 4
- BRC or equivalent standards of operation
- Greenbelt trained – understand special vs common cause
Key behaviours to succeed at Kinnerton:
- Responds positively to changing business priorities
- Strong Influencer
- Innovative
- Resilient
- Champions change and overcome employees objections
- Champions Kinnerton & Zertus group values
- Confident decision maker with the ability to analyse and interpret complex data, in pressurised circumstances
- Annual bonus plan up to 10% of salary.
- Attractive Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance: Enjoy the security of a pension scheme and life assurance at x4 basic salary.
- Company-Paid Health Care Cash Plan: Access to a comprehensive Health Care Cash Plan through Paycare, with additional rewards for high street and retailer discounts
- Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an extra weeks holiday per week
- Charity Involvement: Engage in charity fundraising and team events, with an extra day of paid leave for charity/community work.
- Staff Shop Discounts: Access exclusive discounts through our staff shops.
- Employee Values Awards: Recognize and celebrate our team's dedication.
- Referral Bonus Vouchers: Benefit from referral bonuses for bringing in top talent.
- Training and Development Opportunities: Invest in your growth with ongoing training and development.
- Bespoke Training for New Factory Workers: Tailored training to ensure a seamless integration.
- Free Parking: Enjoy hassle-free parking at all our manufacturing sites and offices.
- Excellent Facilities: Relish in top-notch facilities, including a well-appointed canteen.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- ESG Commitment: Be part of our ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy, focused on protecting our people, communities, and the planet.
- Access to Grocery Aid Charity Support: Avail assistance through Grocery Aid, supporting our community and promoting well-being.
About Kinnerton
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.
Spanning two manufacturing sites in Fakenham (Norfolk) and Sherburn-in-Elmet (North Yorkshire), along with a vibrant London Hub 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, characterized 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.
Please submit your CV and carefully answer our application questions. You will be contacted by our Recruitment team to discuss your applications. If you are successful for interview, you will enter a two-stage process, complete with meeting our team and touring our brilliant facilities.
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