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About Us: Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we're not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach.Role Description:Reporting to the Production Manager the Shift Manager is responsible for attaining the daily production plans. You must manage your team to ensure that all processes carried out are done in line with the Extons Foods quality manual and that the factory systems are completed efficiently. The night supervisor is responsible for supporting the shop floor-based teams. Key Responsibilities:• Be competent and have a safe working knowledge of production machinery and equipment.• Ensure that your team are constantly working safely and following the correct procedures. • Ensure all written and online documentation is completed correctly and in a timely manner.• Lead the production team adhering to internal processes and procedures, to ensure good production efficiencies and good manufacturing practices. • Manage staff rota in accordance with labour budgets (including agency staff). • Ensure production plans are completed on time and in full. • Attend and contribute to production and shift meetings. • Complete all training assigned to you in a timely manner, training other members of members of staff where necessary. • Identify areas of improvement in both the production and packing areas, in relation to both efficiency and quality. • Manage holiday requests and absences in line with the company policies, ensuring that everything is recorded accurately on our HR software.• Manage your team in a fair and consistent manner in line with company policies. • Support and direct the team effectively to ensure they are equipped with the right skills and knowledge.• Perform tool changes when required.• Be the responsible person on the late shift. • Cover line leaders and operatives when necessary. The ideal candidate:The ideal candidate must have:• Must have knowledge of OEE.• Must have good computer skills in Microsoft excel and word.• Must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and describe experience of working within a leadership team.• Must be able to operate machinery effectively. • Must be able to hold meetings as required. • Must have HACCP Level 3• Must have Food Safety Level 3Preferred qualifications:• IOSH or NEBOSHPersonal Attributes:• Self-motivated, driven & committed.• Strong and effective communicator.• Structured and well organised.• Adopts high personal and professional standards.• Influential, capable of developing relationships at all levels within the business.• Strong initiative - a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.• Pragmatic, methodical and flexible with an eye for detail• Results / target driven.Working Hours:• Monday to Friday 2pm - 10pm• Site based• Shift cover expectedBenefits:• Free parking, within proximity to all major travel networks• 23 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday, increasing with service• An extra day off for your birthday!• Health cash plan (Medicash), after 3 months • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay • Employee Assistance Programme • Company pension scheme - employer 4% and employee 5%• Company paid events throughout the year• FREE pack of cheese every week plus a discounted staff cheese shop• Doughnut Fridays• Free fruit on a Tuesday