Shift Manager

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Company

IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers and large food manufacturers. Core products include chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry ingredients.

Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. It has 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, 2,400+ employees, and €1 billion in revenues.

What We Offer

IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally.

With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will lead, manage and continually develop the Production area to support the delivery of business requirements.

Working a rotational shift pattern, over 3 rotating shifts, Days, Afters, Nights (8-hour shifts)

The Shift Manager will create a performance climate where people at all levels expect to be held accountable for delivering their commitments. You will be motivating others through leadership, coaching and effective performance management. The Shift Manager will set high standards and lead by example by driving and facilitating continuous improvement in, Safety, Food Safety and Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Shift Ownership of a Production Area, which will include the following. It should be noted the following is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties to complement operational requirements.

Health and Safety

Ensuring the team understands their Health and Safety responsibilities, ensuring any matter concerning safety raised by the team receives prompt attention and corrective actions, and liaising with the Health, Safety and Environment Manager as required.

In conjunction with the Health, Safety and Environment Manager, ensure that all Health and Safety training for employees is defined and suitable for each role, planned and implemented promptly. Ensure the team are trained and competent to complete the tasks asked of them safely.

Ensure that all reportable accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences are reported on time to the Health, Safety and Environment Manager.

Production

• Delivery of the production plan through direct reporting teams on shifts Escalating Site issues promptly to the Ops Manager.
• Adherence to Food Manufacturing Safety & Quality Standards at all times.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques to production operations
• Performance management of all direct reports to ensure operational requirements are always met.
• Controlling and effectively using labor within budget to meet production program requirements and customer expectations.
• Accountable for equipment efficiencies, including GMP waste, labor & Cost, materials, OTIF.
• Creating a factory environment where individuals feel able to continually challenge the status quo, embrace change and make decisions to improve performance.
• Developing and utilizing appropriate KPI's, ensuring that they are effectively used at all times Liaising with other departments, such as Quality and Engineering to ensure production issues are addressed promptly.

At Irca, we believe that diversity is a fundamental value and a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, nationality, or any other dimension of diversity, feel welcomed, valued, and respected and encourage people of all natures to apply.