Shift Controller

St Helens Source: WhatJobs

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Part of the Culina Group, IPS is the UK market leader in Contract Packing solutions. IPS provides the most extensive pool of Contract Packing equipment and expertise available in the UK. IPS continues to grow and is now widely integrated and embedded within operations right across the Culina Group network.

Job Description

As a Shift Controller for IPS, you will be responsible for the management of production lines and labour to meet planned volume and commercial targets in accordance with QA and safety standards. To be a role model for best practice at all times, and provide support to Line Leaders where appropriate:

Rotational shifts: 6am-2pm; 2pm-10pm; 10pm-6am.

Key Duties

To effectively motivate a team of people to meet production targets
Ensure the final product meets client specifications (SPI)
To effectively maximise production efficiency to ensure plan is met on an hourly/daily basis
Effectively use the integrated management systems
To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations
To ensure all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures
To ensure that all areas comply with hygienic audits, both internal and external
To ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to
Assist in the development of a skills matrix for all production workers
To attend Line leader meetings, and relevant training courses, as and when required
To assist in the identification and development of Line Leaders to promote success planning
To assist in the training and development of new starters
To act as a role model for best practice
Monitor, control and minimise waste
Play an active part in continuous improvement
To conduct RTW’s for line workers
To participate in the company’s PDP program
To conduct disciplinary investigations in accordance with company procedure
To act as specialist for machinery knowledge
Drive own personal development through training and work based experience
Manage the output of assigned production and effectively deal with issues as and when they arise
Cover for the Area Manager in his/her absence
Liaise with customers and clients as and when required
Must be prepared to cover a variety of shifts to represent the management team
To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post