Empower, Connect, Evolve, and Inspire - these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow. Job Title: Shift Manager Function: Supply Chain - Manufacturing Location: South Cerney Reporting to: Plant Manager Direct Reports: Up to 30 direct reports Job Grade: W4 Standard Hours (inc shift pattern): 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - Rotating shifts between 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm / 10am - 6am BMI UK&I have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Shift Manager to join our team. Role Summary The Shift Manager will be responsible for all production activities when on site (safety, quality, output and budgeted costs). This includes reporting KPIs, explaining performance to budget. When no other senior management is on site (‘out of hours’), they will act as Site Duty Holder (H&S, security, maintenance etc). Working proactively with the Plant Manager, other Shift Managers and Maintenance to improve plant performance through training, coaching and development of staff and creating shop floor responsibility and accountability for safety, quality, line performance and output. As the Shift Manager, your key responsibilities will be to: Set and maintain high standards for Health and Safety, Quality, housekeeping and output to plan. Ensure work activities consistently meet quality, safety, cost and delivery specification. Provide feedback to team members during the working shift on the things most likely to maintain and improve performance. Promptly identify poor performance/unacceptable behaviour - and bring it directly to the attention of the team member concerned, ensuring that the correct Policy/procedure is followed. Actively encourage team members to freely report actual and potential variations in quality. Undertake the performance reviews of team members and identify training needs and solutions. Make recommendations for improvements involving people and processes. Keeping the immediate Manager informed about activities, results and achievements. Ensure information about problems and opportunities is clear, accurate and provided with appropriate urgency. Take responsibility for and keep informed the Plant/Production Manager of any potential or actual conflicts between people. Lead team meetings Organise and co-ordinate cover (Breaks, Absence, Holiday) within their shift (or area of plant) to ensure efficient, smooth, and continuous running to meet production plan priorities. Your key skills and experience will include: Job Knowledge Understands the operation of a production line and can identify key issues and likely causes. A Good understanding of the product range and the nuances contained within. A good level of understanding of the Production KPIs. Highly effective people Manager. Role model for Health and safety standards. Planning and Organising Plans and prioritises work to achieve objectives. Meets agreed deadlines. Understands and uses simple project management tools and techniques. Problem solving/decision making Uses own initiative, takes responsibility for tackling problems and drives change. Familiar with, and competently uses, problem solving techniques Adopts a structured approach to resolving problems – gathers information, creates options, chooses most appropriate solutions etc. Knows when to seek support from others Makes appropriate decisions Communication Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. Meeting management. Keeps relevant people informed of any changes and critical business updates. Team Working Able to lead and motivate a team in order to achieve objectives. Effective team player. Demonstrates an empathetic Management approach. If you do not have all key skills but still feel like you would be a good fit, please still apply and we will consider your application based on merit and experience. Benefits We offer a range of benefits that include: A competitive base salary and shift premium Substantial bonus Private medical insurance – dependant on role Company matched pension contributions between 4% and 8% Income protection and life insurance EAP program A host of other benefits such as cycle to work scheme and EV scheme. About BMI BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe. With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we're well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients. Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world. We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve. We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel valued for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and do their best every single day. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability or any other reason, please let us know by contacting ukrecruitmentbmigroup.com. LI-PL1 A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be. Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.