Shift Controller

As the Shift Controller, you will be managing the shift and supervisors for production and packaging on the factory floor.

This role could suit someone currently working in a team leadership position within production looking to progress or an individual currently managing.

This role is offered on a permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities for the Shift Controller

• Ensure food safety, integrity, legality and quality is maintained


• Ensure staff follow all company procedures and health and safety standards

• Organise and allocate sufficient numbers of personnel to enable lines to operate & process efficiently


• Liaise with service departments to ensure all equipment, materials and packaging are available in sufficient quantities/correct time to ensure all processes start on time and operate efficiently


• Maintain effective lines of clear communication across all shifts and all departments


• Resolve any issues raised or non-conformance efficiently and effectively


• Ensure the control and management of all agency staff whilst on site


• Manage/review staff performance, time keeping, holidays & absence


• To identify training requirements and encourage multi-skilled operators


• Provide cover for production management when and where required


• Responsible for site security during shift, opening and locking up factory securely


• Duties may vary depending on the requirements of the business

Required Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Competencies:

• Food Hygiene, HACCP would be preferred, but is not a prerequisite


• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing


• Methodical and logical with attention to detail


• Team leadership within an FMCG environment


• Computer literacy in both Company systems and Microsoft Office


• The ability to handle and keep information relating to business confidentially


• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with ability to multi-task and remain calm in a pressurised environment.


• Quick to learn and proactive.


• Worked with or has experience of Continuous Improvement techniques including: - SIC boards, SMED, Root Cause Analysis, calculating efficiency/OEE and 5 s


• Able to accurately calculate Yield, Waste and labour cost

What's in it for you:

This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected employer.

The starting salary is up to £27,000, plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), discretionary bonus, pension, sick pay, free parking and staff discounts and more! The shift pattern is 6-2, 2-10.

Application process:

All applications will be reviewed daily, and everyone will receive a response