Location: Sundown Products Ltd
Company: Sundown Products Ltd
Salary: £44,161 per year (£20.22 per hour)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Panama shift pattern – rotating days and nights
12-hour shifts, average 42 hours per week
Includes weekends and bank holidays in line with the shift rota
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and practical Team Leader / Shift Manager to join our Production team. The contractual job title for this position is Shift Manager.
This is a very hands-on role. You will lead the production team during your shift while also working alongside Production Operators and taking an active part in the day-to-day running of the plant.
You will be responsible for keeping production running safely and efficiently, coordinating the team, dealing with operational issues and maintaining the required standards of Health & Safety, quality, feed safety and housekeeping throughout the shift.
Key Responsibilities
· Leading and coordinating the production team throughout the shift
· Working alongside Production Operators and taking an active part in production activities
· Allocating work and ensuring production priorities are understood and completed
· Operating production machinery and equipment as required
· Supporting start-ups, shutdowns, product changeovers, cleaning and housekeeping
· Monitoring the production process and ensuring the production plan is achieved safely and efficiently
· Making day-to-day operational decisions within the level of training and authority of the role
· Ensuring process checks, production records and shift documentation are completed accurately and on time
· Identifying production problems, carrying out practical fault finding and escalating significant issues when required
· Ensuring an effective handover between shifts
· Ensuring Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices are followed
· Maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice, product quality and feed safety standards
· Stopping production or equipment where there is an immediate safety, quality, feed safety or equipment risk
· Identifying equipment faults and coordinating with Engineering/Maintenance when support is required
· Supporting the training and development of new and existing Production Operators
· Monitoring day-to-day standards of performance, conduct and attendance and escalating significant concerns to the Production Manager
· Leading by example and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, housekeeping and teamwork
What We're Looking For
· Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment
· Previous Team Leader, Shift Manager, Supervisor or similar leadership experience preferred
· Strong hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside the production team
· Good knowledge of production processes and machinery
· Good practical and mechanical awareness
· Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
· Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice and product/feed safety
· Good communication and people-management skills
· Ability to organise, motivate and coordinate a production team
· Good problem-solving skills and confidence making practical decisions
· Ability to take responsibility for the production operation during both day and night shifts
· Good attention to detail and ability to complete records accurately
· Reliable, proactive and able to remain calm under pressure
· Basic numerical and computer skills
Desirable
· Counterbalance Forklift Licence
· Rough Terrain Telehandler Licence
· Experience within animal feed, agricultural, pelleting or similar manufacturing operations
· Experience training and developing production staff
Working Pattern
This is a full-time, permanent position working a Panama shift pattern covering both days and nights. Shifts are 12 hours, averaging 42 hours per week. Weekend and bank holiday working forms part of the normal shift rota.
What We Offer
· £44,161 annual salary (£20.22 per hour)
· Full-time, permanent employment
· Structured Panama shift pattern
· Company pension
· Free on-site parking
· Stable long-term role within an established business
· Practical, team-focused working environment
The Right Person
This position will suit someone who is ready to take responsibility for a shift but still wants to remain directly involved in production. We need someone who will lead from the shop floor, work alongside the team, make practical decisions and take ownership of safety, quality and production performance
Pay: £44,161.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
