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Shift Supervisor

Employer
JLM Global Foods Ltd
Location
Darlington, Durham
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
28 Oct 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Operations, Production
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Job Description – Shift Supervisor

Reporting to: Shift Manager

Responsible for: Machine Operators, Production Operators, Production Finishers, Hygiene Operators and Total Quality Assurance

Overall Purpose of the Role:

To supervise the shift to ensure the smooth running of the production process and ensure that all products are produced to specifications in terms of production, quality, cost, delivery, technical, safety and human resources, whilst achieving defined goals. Ensuring that all staff comply with the company’s Health and Safety and Quality procedures. Strive to continually improve to reduce costs and improve production and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • To take full responsibility of the shift in terms of supervising staff, production and quality targets and to ensure the smooth running of the production processes
  • To take responsibility for the quality of the product in line with the companies quality systems, processes and procedures
  • Supervise, develop and motivate staff
  • Monitor, measure and report on production related process performance, general issues
  • Ensure good communication is given either verbally or in writing to all members of staff
  • Ensure that Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to in line with the companies Health and Safety policy
  • Use problem solving and troubling shooting skills to ensure fast effective action to resolve problems
  • Work closely with other Shift Supervisors to ensure production handovers are effective communications tools
  • Ensure that required training skills are met for the current and future demands of the shift
  • Take an active role in the companies’ continuous improvement plan to achieve plans for future growth within the company
  • Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace
  • Be able to make appropriate decisions whilst following the companies’ organisational structure
  • Monitor and maintain a high level of timekeeping

Person Specification:

  • Needs to be dynamic, energetic, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive “can do” outlook and clear focus on deliverables.
  • A highly organised forward planner and logical, structured thinker
  • Empathic communication skills are essential.
  • Able to commute reliably at all levels
  • Able to work extended hours on occasions when required. Must be able to work shifts, attended meetings.
  • Understands the principles of manufacturing, and has strong man management skills.
  • Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills
  • Experience of working in a fast paced food manufacturing environment as a Shift Supervisor or within an equivalent capacity.
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work calmly whilst under pressure.

Salary:  Competitive     

Please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking the apply button below

Deadline – 27th October 2018

Company

JLM Global Foods manufacture ranges of ambient healthier Snacks and Crisps from a diverse range of raw materials, including Soy, Potato, Rice and Wheat. We supply both Brands and Own Label products to world class customers in the UK, Europe and Australia.

Company info
Telephone
+44 (0)1325 485484
Location
37 Allington Way
Darlington
DL1 4QB
GB

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