Shift Manager

After reviewing the structure at our Milton Keynes site, we have decided to implement 2 Shift Manager roles, one to cover each shift pattern. The role of Shift Manager is to effectively plan, organize, develop, direct & control your team in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner. This position is key to the effective and efficient leadership of all the operational activity within your team to achieve Customer & internal business requirements.
It is anticipated that the Shift Manager will have good awareness of operations and production in conjunction with ThyssenKrupp and customer standards and expectations.
In addition particular attention should be given to health, safety and environmental practices and requirements.
As the Shift Manager, you will be responsible for all agreed local Operations SQCDP KPIs will be met and exceeded as well as promoting & adhering to thyssenkrupp company values.
You will also support the other Shift Manager in organising and controlling human and capital resources in order to meet company targets, maintain quality standards and maximise productivity.
Your main duties will be:
Planning & organisation of labour within your team to achieve work load, ensuring production time ( Equipment & labour ) is fully utilized & productivity maximized
Parts / process are produced in accordance to approved Customer, & internal quality standards, Company standard practises & procedures to satisfy legal & safety requirements
Assisting in the development and implementation of “Work Instructions “& Work place standards for all operational areas
Ensuring that standard working practices are followed on all operations in terms of Work Flow, WIP quantities, process/cycle times and procedures
Assisting in maintaining & controlling local SQCDP Board. Conduct Shift brief communications to support results/progress against agreed targets with team
Your profile
Essential experience, skills and knowledge:
Previous experience of leading a team
ILM Level 5 or similar managerial qualification
Self- motivated, resilient reliable and innovative
Ability to manage and organise effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
To have a clear understanding of Environmental Health & Safety procedures in the work place
PC Literate with a good working knowledge of Windows based applications
Competent with using & working with a MRP / MPS system
Record and experience of continuous improvement techniques
Desirable experience, skills and knowledge:
Experience / knowledge of working in a lean manufacturing site: Operational rules / Workflow / Kanbans / Visual Management
Previous experience of working with Machines / Warehouse / logistics
Previous experience working with SAP
FLT & 4 way Reach truck licence holder
IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
CEMA or equivalent racking Inspection certificate
Your benefits with us
Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Company bonus scheme
Advantageous pension scheme
Learning & Development opportunities
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Employee high street vouchers & discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational health & health surveillance
Length of Service Awards
Christmas savings scheme
Eye care vouchers
Cycle to Work Scheme
Wellbeing events
Recognition Portal
Rewards Portal
Company events
Car Salary Exchange Scheme
Company share schemes
Christmas Closedown
This is us – your new employer
thyssenkrupp Materials UK operates a network of 9 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are; Preston, Darton, Birmingham, Central Warehouse, Head Office & Fabrications (Cradley Heath, Birmingham), Milton Keynes, Swindon, and 2 in Belfast. We offer a vast range of material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. We also provide a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We have years of experience in the aerospace, construction and architecture, automotive and the general engineering industries.
With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as a one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence”.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised expiry date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to supply individual feedback at the CV review stage.
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