Shift Manager (Food)

Posted 11 October 2024
Salary £40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum
LocationNorthern Ireland
Job type Permanent
Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
ReferencePM10586_1728650908
Contact NamePaul Muir

Job description

Shift Manager (Food).
Vickerstock are partnering with our innovative and global Food Manufacturing Client with the appointment of a Shift Manager (Food) for their newly furbished manufacturing facility based in Co. Armagh.

This isn't just any food manufacturing business - our client continually strives to push boundaries; they challenge the processes and challenge the ingredients….making their gluten free products stand out with the consumer.

The specifics:

  • Salary £40-50K depending on experience
  • Monday to Friday, 3-11pm or 4-12pm
  • 31days holiday (incl. stats)


Your Day to Day as the successful Shift Manager (Food).
Reporting to the Factory Manager and in collaboration with the wider team - Operations, Technical, Hygiene and Engineering:

  • Ensure correct and efficient set up of production lines including prestart check paperwork are completed in full.
  • Execute the production plan adhering to running order and volumes
  • Work towards Production KPI in relation to output, waste, and cost.
  • Organize ingredients and packaging required to fulfil production orders and volume.
  • Check that product, meet company requirements and customer specification.
  • Accurate completion of all quality and production documentation
  • Train new employees and agency workers on department specifics
  • Implement good housekeeping procedures in the workplace and lead by example
  • Adherence to all Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene procedures at all times


Your Essential Ingredients.

  • Proven experience at a similar level delivering to company targets within a Food Manufacturing environment
  • Ability to inspire others, lead by example and comfortable coaching those who are not achieving the standards expected.
  • Lead on continuous improvement initiatives, utilise lean manufacturing tools and showing creativity in growing the business
  • Strong communication skills across all platforms and interdepartmental collaboration
  • Highly accountable, sound and decisive decision maker
  • Competent Microsoft Office user - ability to produce reports for management
  • Flexible approach to working hours covering the needs of the business.


Your next step...
To find out more about this opportunity and a more detailed job description alongside responsibilities and requirements contact Paul Muir in complete confidence. T 028 9031 3720

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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