Tundra Technical Solutions
Shift Manager
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About the Company
My client is a leading global premium drinks business, with a portfolio of some of the world’s most recognised beverage brands.
About the Role
They are currently looking for an experienced Bottling Team Lead/ Shift Manager to join their operation on a temporary assignment. This role is responsible for the supervision and day-to-day running of the bottling lines on a shift-based 12-hour pattern (7:00–19:00 / 19:00–7:00). The role requires an experienced people leader who can manage multiple priorities across bottling lines and a large physical production area. There is a high degree of in-the-moment decision-making under pressure, with decisions directly impacting safety, quality, production and cost. You will be directly responsible for the overall performance of the shift and the effective running of the bottling lines, including the supervision and coordination of approximately 6–8 operators. The successful candidate will have previous experience managing and developing teams in a manufacturing or production environment. Experience within a bottling or FMCG environment would be advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the day-to-day operation of the bottling lines, ensuring production requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
- Lead and coordinate the shift team, ensuring appropriate staffing, skills and resources are available to meet production requirements.
- Provide effective leadership, direction, coaching and support to operators and mechanics.
- Ensure the shift delivers against key Safety, Quality, Production, Cost and Supply Excellence targets.
- Make timely decisions and respond effectively to operational issues, breakdowns, quality concerns and changes to the production plan.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning and other support functions to minimise disruption and maintain production performance.
- Drive continuous improvement and employee engagement by empowering team members to identify and resolve operational issues.
- Optimise line efficiency and throughput while minimising waste and downtime.
- Ensure all relevant company policies, procedures and manufacturing standards are consistently followed.
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Qualifications
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role, with responsibility for leading a team of people.
- Proven experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Ability to make effective decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work a 12-hour shift pattern, 7:00–19:00 / 19:00–7:00.
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Required Skills
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, FMCG or production environment.
- Experience supervising bottling or high-speed production lines.
- Knowledge and experience of SAP.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and production performance management.
- Understanding of GMP, food safety and quality management systems.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supervising bottling or high-speed production lines.
- Knowledge and experience of SAP.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and production performance management.
- Understanding of GMP, food safety and quality management systems.
Pay range and compensation package
Position: Temporary Bottling Shift Supervisor
Assignment Type: Temporary Assignment
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts, 7:00–19:00 / 19:00–7:00
Area: Bottling
Team Responsibility: Approximately 6–8 operators
Reporting: Business Area Manager
Equal Opportunity Statement
If you have the people leadership, manufacturing experience and operational decision-making skills required for this role, I’d love to hear from you. Hit Apply and email your CV to cbrennan@tundratechnical.com.
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