Shift Manager

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd is a division of the Danone Group with the overall Group employing 100,000 talents in over 60 countries worldwide. Macroom Supply Point is a strategic spray drying factory within the division, being a major supplier of infant formula to other plants within the network.

Shift Managers are responsible for the overall leadership, direction and coordination of Production employees. The Shift Manager will manage shift employees to achieve key business objectives of product quality, order fulfilment, OEE, labour efficiency, health and safety and budget control. The Shift Manager will also act as cover in the absence of the Plant manager and support the Plant Manager in Operations as appropriate.

About You

Responsibilities

Lead the Shift Team to achieve production targets/KPIs

Ensure the highest standards of product quality, integrity and hygiene

Maintain excellent standards of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping Practice

Monitor and control costs

Ensure the safe working practices and conduct of the team, contractors and visitors

Ensure that team are properly trained and managed to work in a safe, quality conscious and effective way

Maintain positive working relationships and ensure effective communication at all levels

Ensure all work areas and equipment within your control are regularly and properly maintained to deliver optimum performance

Drive initiatives to maximise employee contribution and drive improvements in product quality and process/system efficiencies

Liaise with QA & QC, logistics, technical and maintenance teams to achieve optimum results

Responsible for Danone Internal Controls as assigned to you by the Internal Controller

Interface with HR in relation to employee performance/development and any employee relations issues

Update relevant HR systems as required

The Shift Manager will be expected to cover for the Production Manager when absent and support the Production Manager in other areas of production

Contribute to the overall department performance plan in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Motivation and Environment

Drive correct usage, maintenance and development of all production systems

Experience

2+ years experience in a management/supervisory role in the food manufacturing Industry is required

Third level qualification in a related field is desirable

SAP/MES/Scada experience highly desirable

A strong understanding of Microsoft Office is required

Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills

About Us, We offer and What's next

Competitive Salary and BenefitsEmployment Type: OTHER