We are currently recruiting
for an experienced Production Shift Manager to join Mitsubishi Chemical Group on a permanent basis at our Specialty Polymers and Resins site in Newton Aycliffe. This role will be responsible for creating and maintaining a manufacturing environment with a strong culture of communication, health and safety, coaching, training and providing support and development opportunities to employees.
Working 24/7 shifts, you will manage one of our production teams and deliver day to day SHE, quality, production standards and targets, focusing on continuous improvement to deliver world class manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the shift team to deliver against targets, ensuring compliance to procedures.
2. Supporting team development and providing the team flexibility to achieve site requirements.
3. Manage day to day production, prepare and issue Work Control Permits, interact with the plant DCS and MES systems to optimise production and resolve short- and medium-term plant problems.
4. Monitor and improve performance and developing and delivering sustainable production systems and processes, including operating procedures, conditions, technical training and problem-solving guides.
5. Project managing improvements will be required, including commissioning of modified and new equipment.
What Are We Looking For?
6. Excellent people skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
7. Experience of leading and motivating individuals and teams to achieve business goals.
8. A strong appreciation for SHE standards.
9. Strong technical, problem solving, change management and systems skills are essential.
10. An understanding and delivery of manufacturing improvement 5S, root cause, etc.).
11. Experience of working with DCS and MES systems, ISO9001:2000, cGMP and ISO13485.
12. A recognised management qualification or similar experience.
What Could You Expect?
Our corporate culture is based on the values of integrity, respect, bravery, collaboration and persistence, we call it "Our Way". With our approach, together we can shape a more sustainable, progressive and brighter version of the world
We believe in the power of people with diverse values, viewpoints, and expertise. Our aim is the wellbeing of people and the planet - a concept we call KAITEKI. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment.