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Assistant Shift Manager

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 42,000 - 48,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Snodland, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Assistant Shift Manager (Nightshift)

Location: Snodland, Kent

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary - £42,000 - £48,000 plus shift allowance

Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off

Alexander Steele is partnering with a leading Food Manufacturing business based in Kent, who are looking to hire a Assistant Shift Manager. You’ll be responsible for leading and developing a team on shift to meet production, quality, and safety targets while driving continuous improvement on the line.

Responsibilities

  * Oversee daily production activities to meet planned targets.

  * Allocate manpower and resources efficiently across production lines.

  * Minimize downtime through proactive coordination with maintenance and quality teams.

  * Drive initiatives for productivity improvement, waste reduction, and resource optimization.

  * Ensure accurate recording of production data, material usage, and finished goods in ERP systems.

  * Monitor key performance indicators (output, efficiency, waste, downtime) and provide timely reports.

  * Validate system transactions to maintain data integrity for inventory and traceability.

  * Manage material returns and reconciliation at shift end.

  * Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain inventory accuracy and reduce variances.

  * Enforce compliance with health, safety, and quality standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP).

  * Conduct regular safety checks and implement corrective actions promptly.

  * Maintain accurate and audit-ready records for production, safety, and quality compliance.

  * Ensure SOPs, checklists, and logs are updated and properly stored.

  * Lead and motivate the production team to achieve operational goals.

Skills and Experience

  * 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or FMCG, including supervisory or managerial roles.

  * Strong understanding of ERP systems and production reporting.

  * Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  * Knowledge of health and safety, quality standards, and compliance requirements.

  * Experience with warehouse management systems

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