About The Role
Join Our Dynamic Production Team at Forza Foods!
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Shift Manager - Low Risk to become a vital part of our onsite Production Team at our Protein facility in Normanton. If you are passionate about Production and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!
Position Details:
* Schedule: 4 on 2 off - rotating shifts - 6:00am and 10:30pm
* Location: Forza Foods - Normanton, this is a site-based role
* Contract Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
* Verify fire register and safety start-up sheets at the start of each shift, ensuring corrective actions are taken
* Ensure staff wear appropriate PPE and work correctly within the department
* Coordinate with Shift Supervisors and Despatch Team Leader to confirm manning levels, timely arrivals, and skill distribution
* Conduct professional shift handovers, using the shift handover book and previous shift reports; attend daily communication meetings in the Operations Manager's absence
* Maintain the Production File, checking efficiency, booking out, and line performance hourly, and communicate actions accordingly
* Liaise with planning to meet priority deadlines, update plans, and cascade relevant communication to supervisors, line managers, and operatives
* Communicate with all factory departments to support shift performance, plan breaks and changeovers for maximum efficiency, and ensure optimal line yields and efficiency
* Work with the Transport team to maximise efficiency around load plans and vehicle costs, minimise part pallets, and ensure timely loading and delivery of priorities
* Collaborate with Technical, QA, Engineering, Process, and NPD teams to adhere to quality standards
* Focus on trials and first production to ensure successful launches, conduct Line Manager spot check audits, and take corrective actions as needed
* Adhere to the SIC procedure hourly to manage efficiency, yields, and downtime, taking corrective actions if required
* Conduct and communicate relevant stock checks, record packaging issues, and respond to yield reports promptly and accurately
* Liaise with Engineering to address issues and support problem-solving
* Manage department absences and holidays
* Maintain high housekeeping standards and Good Manufacturing Practices
What are we looking for?
* Previous experience costing complex multi-stage manufactured products
* Previous experience within the food manufacturing industry (not essential)
* Part/fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
* Excellent Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot tables
* Attention to detail and ability to prioritise work
What's in it for you?
At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.
In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 10% Asda In-store Discount
* Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
* Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
* Grocery Aid - We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
* Electric Vehicle Scheme*
* Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
* Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
* Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
* Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free*, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
* Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
* Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
* Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource
Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.
Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today!
About Us
Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.
Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.
We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio-economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!
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