Production planning & scheduling occupations Work, Jobs in Swalecliffe, Ken (with Salaries)

Production Shift Manager
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- 12 hour shift
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Annual leave
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- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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Puratos —Sittingbourne
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bakery
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
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Sysco —Ashford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Night Shift Manager
Sharpak Aylesham —Aylesham
- £53,000 - £54,000 a year
- Night shift
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Quality control
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Budgeting
- Manufacturing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Production Shift Manager

Church & Dwight -
Folkestone

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Stakeholder collaboration
Shift management
Quality control within general manufacturing industry
Internal department liaison
Performance management
Health and safety audits
Six Sigma
Supervising experience
Continuous improvement
Quality control
Training & development
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Lean manufacturing

Full job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for FMCG & Lean manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where Safety, quality and efficiency are paramount?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our team as a Shift Manager in our Production Department and play a pivotal role in ensuring our production schedule is met safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative work environment.

This role is based at our Manufacturing Plant in Folkestone, Kent.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the welfare, training, and development of your team, fostering a culture of engagement and excellence.
Maintain high level quality compliance against the site standards using available tools and processes.
Uphold Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
Deputise for the Site Operations Manager as needed.
Support quality and safety audits, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
Identify and address efficiency, quality, or cost discrepancies.
Champion Lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction within your shift teams.
Conduct daily meetings with line leaders to review targets and resolve issues.
Ensure accurate completion of production paperwork and work towards a paperless process.
Manage people effectively, from training and development to performance management and HR liaison. Coaching and Guiding is key.

Education & Experience:

Proven experience in implementing and managing Lean manufacturing processes is essential; Six Sigma experience is a plus.
Previous experience in FMCG is required, with a track record of managing shift operations.
Experience in a supervisory or managerial role with team development and performance management responsibilities.
Familiarity with GMP standards and experience in supporting quality and safety audits.
Competence with digital platforms and a commitment to adopting new technologies.

We're looking for a proactive leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to conduct effective meetings and cascade information throughout the team. You should be well-organised and digitally savvy, with a knack for critical and strategic thinking to solve problems and improve processes. Building strong relationships and working collaboratively across departments is essential, as is a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of product quality and safety. A positive attitude and strong problem-solving abilities will help you navigate challenges and keep team morale high.

This role works 4 on 4 off, rotating between 12-hour day and night shifts.

In return we offer a competitive package, including 23 shifts annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), a pension matched up to 9%, an annual Company performance-related bonus, life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that will make a significant impact on our production operations, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us move the business forward with your expertise and leadership.

Interviews will commence from 1st September 2026.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/

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