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Job Title:  Shift Leader

Date:  16 Apr 2025
Req ID:  3003
Company:  Westmill Foods
Location: 

Enfield, GB, EN1 1DZ

Full or Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Manufacturing

Overview of role

 

Role Purpose:

To efficiently oversee the production in oil/spices. Working with the Production Manager to meet the requirements of the production plan whilst monitoring health & safety, food safety standards and quality.

Role Dimensions:

  • Reports to: Production Manager – Oil/Spices
  • Indirect Reports: Oil/Spices Technicians/Skilled Operative / Basic operators
  • Location: Enfield
  • Line Manager: Production Manager
  • Direct reports: None
  • Relationships: Production Planner, Production team, Warehouse teams (Goods in and Out), Engineers and Technical team

 

 

Key Accountabilities

General

  • Be the point of contact for Technicians/operators for troubleshooting support and escalate issues according to escalation process.
  • Liaise with warehouse teams to ensure there is sufficient RM/PKG/Storage space to meet the demands of the production plan.
  • Support Production Manager to manage labour plan, holidays, sickness and agency requirements.
  • Ensure site readiness for internal and external audits.
  • Drive performance through short interval control and attend production reviews.
  • Be a key member of the continuous Improvement team.
  • Support staff development through SOP development, training, team briefs and feedback.
  • Run production lines as part of holiday/absence cover.
  • Take the lead in asset care and ensure maintenance plans are achieved.
  • Have a good control on yield and weights to reduce giveaway costs.
  • Drive material consumption and ensure regular stock counts is completed frequently.

Skills/Knowledge

  • Knowledge and experience in a Food Manufacturing Environment.
  • Experience in leading teams.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing systems such as packing machines, palletisers and ERP systems.
  • Basic Computer skills, Microsoft word, excel etc.

 

Core competencies

  • Attention to detail
  • Demonstratable problem solving capabilities
  • Excellent timekeeping and flexibility
  • Structured and organised in balancing priorities
  • Excellent communication skills (inc. telephone)
  • Conflict Resolution skills
  • Collaboration, relationship building, team player
  • Health and safety and food safety focus.
  • Results driven
  • Has the ability to learn and develop new skills.

 

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