Shift Manager

Who are Culina? 

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Integrated Packing Services division – co-packers first and foremost, providing the UK’s leading end-to-end co-packing and co-manufacturing services. Working as an extension of our customers' operations, we combine industry expertise, quality, compliance and operational excellence to protect brands, improve efficiency and create supply chain value. 

Life in this role 

As part of our, Integrated Packing Services division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Shift Manager. 

IPS have an exciting new opportunity to join the team as a Shift Manager at our site in Bristol, responsible for the day shift (06:00-14:00). 

We are seeking a proactive and driven individual to manage production lines, ensuring planned volumes and commercial targets are consistently met. In this role, you will optimise revenue per hour while maintaining strict adherence to quality assurance and safety standards. Acting as a role model for best practice at all times, you will also support and guide Line Leaders, helping to drive performance and continuous improvement across the operation.

Key responsibilities of a Shift Manager:

• To effectively motivate and manage Line Leaders and teams of people to meet production targets
• Agree a production plan within their area
• Liaise with HR and On site Agency in staff management/requirements 
• Effectively use the integrated management system (Blue Logic/Vision)
• Produce an SPI  to Quality standard and ensure the final product meets client specifications (SPI)
• Produce risk assessments
• To effectively maximise production efficiency to ensure plan is met on a hourly/daily basis
• Manage changeover of lines/product and sign off ready for production run
• Ensure all trials and first offs are completely successfully within timescale given
• To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations
• Ensure all work orders are correct,(to include material/stock check available)
• To ensure all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures
• To ensure that all areas comply with hygienic audits, both internal and external
• To ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to
• Train and identify training, assisting in the development of a skills matrix for all Line Leaders and Production workers
• To conduct Line Leader meetings, attend daily production meetings and relevant training courses, as and when required
• To assist in the identification and development of agency staff who demonstrate the potential to become IPS colleagues
• To assist in the training and development of new starters
• To act as a role model for best practice
• Monitor, control and minimise waste (including staff required)
• Play an active part in continuous improvement
• To conduct RTWI’s for line workers
• To conduct disciplinary investigations in accordance with company procedure
• To act as specialist for machinery knowledge
• Drive own personal development through training and work based experience
• Open and close down site in accordance with company procedures – holder of key to building and alarm code
• Manage the output of assigned production room and effectively deal with issues as and when they arise
• Must be prepared to cover a variety of shifts to represent the management team, including opening and closedown site to cover all production hours
• To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post
• Undertake / support Investigations related to H&S / Quality

What you’ll need...

Essential

• H&S L2 Qualification
• NVQ L2 in Team Leading or Packing Operations

Desirable

• NVQ L3 – Team Leading
• First Aid
• Fire Marshall

Skills

• Ability to communicate in a positive and clear manner
• Fosters an open and collaborative culture
• Listen and encourage new ideas from others
• Knowledge of company procedures and actively demonstrates compliance
• Able to positively lead a team of people (temporary labour)
• Forward planning and delivery
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work to strict deadlines
• A commitment to respond to changing customer needs
• Able to work towards targets
• Recognises and promotes the importance of continuous improvement
• Displays a positive attitude to change
• Develops best practice and drives continuous improvement in all aspects of performance, in order to achieve service objectives
• Experience of working in a customer-led environment with changing priorities (Desirable)
• Experience of manufacturing machinery and processes
• Preferably food or packing experience

What is in it for you? 

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. 

• Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme. 
• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services. 
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply. 
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it. 
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond. 
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.