At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead night shift operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in production activities.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing company focused on innovation and team engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and training.
- Why this job: Join a team where you can make a real impact and grow your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in manufacturing supervision; strong problem-solving and people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The Shift Manager oversees all production activities during their shift, ensuring safe and efficient use of employees, equipment, materials, and processes.
They provide operational leadership and are accountable for meeting targets in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team engagement while maintaining compliance with all standards and procedures.
Key Accountabilities
- 1. Performance Management
- Optimises line performance to meet the production schedule.
- Completes shift administration and manages crewing and performance.
- Facilitates team problem-solving and supports planning for materials and maintenance.
- Ensures safety compliance and drives continuous improvement.
- 2. Quality
- Ensures product and process quality, including timely inspections and GMP/HACCP compliance.
- Minimises waste and assists with complaint investigations and root cause analysis.
- Works with stakeholders on material quality and uses CI tools to improve outcomes.
- 3. Cost
- Manages labour and overtime costs to meet budget.
- Controls cost impacts related to performance.
- 4. Safety
- Leads operations with strong OHS focus.
- Reports and investigate incidents and near misses; ensure risk assessments are completed.
- Supports Return to Work programs and manages injury reporting, treatment coordination, and follow-up.
- 5. People Management
- Leads, coaches, and develops the shift team.
- Delivers training to support multi-skilling and capability.
- Manages performance issues and completes rostering, leave, and timesheet duties.
- Participates in meetings and improvement initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- 3 - 5 years' experience in the manufacturing industry at a supervisory level
- Certificate 4 in Competitive Manufacturing or Frontline leadership preferred
- Lean Manufacturing Industry experience preferred
- Problem Solving
- Working in a high-pressure environment with set operational targets
- Experience working with people and teams at all management levels
- Determining correct courses of action in the absence of direction
- Training other team members
- Solid understanding of CI principles and tools
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Shift Manager – Night Shift in Richmond employer: Westrock
As a Shift Manager at our facility, you will be part of a dynamic team that prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a supportive work environment. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive training programs, and opportunities for career advancement, all while fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. Located in a vibrant community, our company is committed to employee well-being and engagement, making it an excellent place to build a meaningful career.
