Culina Group

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ShiftManager

£35–45k ~AI est. Bristol, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for entry candidates.

The Brief

“Shift Manager at Culina Group. Skills: Production management, Operational efficiency, Team leadership. Manage production lines. Meet planned volumes”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet production targets; Meet planned volumes; Meet commercial targets; Optimise revenue per hour; Maximise production efficiency; Ensure plan is met hourly/daily; Minimise waste

Industry & Context.

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Problems you'll solve

Issue resolution; Disciplinary investigations

Eligibility Requirements

Holder of key to building, Holder of alarm code, Cover all production hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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

Nice to Have

NVQ L3 – Team Leading, First Aid, Fire Marshall, Experience of working in a customer-led environment with changing priorities

What You'll Do.

Manage production lines

Meet commercial targets

Optimise revenue per hour

Maintain quality assurance standards

Maintain safety standards

Drive continuous improvement

Motivate Line Leaders

Manage teams of people

Meet production targets

Agree a production plan

Liaise with On site Agency

Use integrated management system

Produce SPI to Quality standard

Ensure final product meets client specifications

Produce risk assessments

Maximise production efficiency

Manage line changeover

Manage product changeover

Sign off lines for production

Ensure trials are successful

Ensure first offs are successful

Adhere to best practice

Promote best practice

Ensure work orders are correct

Check material stock availability

Complete paperwork accurately

Complete systems accurately

Ensure areas comply with hygienic audits

Adhere to housekeeping

Train Production workers

Identify training needs

Assist in development of skills matrix

Conduct Line Leader meetings

Attend daily production meetings

Attend training courses

Assist in identification of agency staff

Assist in development of agency staff

Assist in training new starters

Assist in development of new starters

Play active part in continuous improvement

Conduct disciplinary investigations

Act as machinery specialist

Drive personal development

Manage output of production room

Cover a variety of shifts

Represent the management team

Undertake other duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; HR; On site Agency

Communication Scope

Positive communication; Clear communication

Full Job Description

IPS (Part of the Culina Group) works with some of the best known brands and provides cost effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling and co-manufacturing solutions within the UK. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! 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 aud

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