Assistant Shift Manager (Nightshift)
3 days ago
Snodland
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. For more information regarding this opportunity contact Peter Hasson on: