Experience of working in a food environment is preferred, and the successful candidate will need to be educated to a high level.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To establish a safety culture within the factory ensuring the plant and personnel operate in a safe manner and comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy. For a full list of accountabilities see Appendix A.

2. Focus the Shift Team on developing a proactive approach to safety, quality, hygiene and housekeeping to ensure standards are maintained and improved.

3. Plan and manage the allocation of resources to meet agreed key performance indicators in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.

4. Develop the Shift Team to meet current and future business requirements through effective recruitment, induction, coaching, mentoring and training.

5. Undertake continuous improvement in all areas by encouraging innovation and taking action where there are failures.

6. Facilitate seamless handovers to maximise the benefits of 24 hour continuous working.

7. Communicate key information to peers, team members and management .

8. Liase with other managers in the plant team and engineering managers in the planning and forecasting of machine utilisation.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.