Role Overview

• As the Shift Team Leader, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth operations and driving performance on the shop floor.
• You will lead a team of operators, coach them for success, and collaborate with various departments to achieve production targets while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor operators on the shop floor, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with the technical team to ensure prompt and permanent resolution of breakdowns.
• Drive start-up timing as per the production plan after each run, ensuring efficient production transitions.
• Implement waste reduction initiatives across the shop floor, optimizing resources and minimizing losses.
• Build strong relationships with shop floor teams, engineering, warehouse, planning, and quality assurance to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GHK standards, execute audits, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor and control costs, including staffing levels, to optimize production efficiency.
• Maintain quality control parameters within acceptable targets to deliver high-quality products.
• Manage raw and packaging materials, ensuring proper staging and accurate accountability.
• Maintain a clean and safe production environment, adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Submit accurate production data and reports to the shift production manager for analysis and decision-making.
• Drive innovation, process improvement, and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Promote a positive work culture, foster teamwork, and actively engage employees.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND or B.Sc. in Food Sciences, Engineering, or General Sciences.
• 3 – 5 years of hands-on experience in FMCG operations and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of bottling operations and an understanding of the financial impact of decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and influence others.
• Familiarity with WC manufacturing methodologies and quality standards.
• Ability to drive results, take ownership, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Open-minded, proactive, and eager to embrace new challenges.