We are looking for an Area Shift Leader - Weekends to join our weekend operation at our Pet Food Manufacturing plant based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This opportunity is on a fixed term contract basis.,

• Deliver shift productivity and efficiency targets to produce goods in line with the agreed production plan
• Continuously monitor raw materials/ingredients, all operational processes and the overall production environment to ensure that all activity comply with food safety manufacturing standards
• Monitor and review labour deployment to ensure that the availability and alignment fits with the production requirements of the department
• Effectively communicate with the operations team, report progress against plan, highlighting any risks to the achievement of volumes and standards
• Effectively communicate with the operations team, report progress against plan, highlighting any risks to the achievement of volumes and standards
• Promote a people safe culture within the department, complying with procedures, accident investigation, corrective actions and completing near miss reporting, promoting a safe working environment
• Review operational trends within shift. Identify and act on opportunities that can make sustainable improvements in all areas including quality, performance and profit and ultimately delivery of the operational plan
• Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and are developed to maximise their potential
  
  A good standard of education; demonstrates good literacy and numerical skills, able to understand, communicate and report clearly in English
• Experience of managing diverse teams in a complex manufacturing environment
• Advanced Food Hygiene Accreditation
• HACCP Level 2 Qualification
• IOSH Level 2
• Experience using Microsoft office
  
  IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our 4 UK manufacturing sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.
  
  £17.82 per hour plus £2.10 per hour shift allowance
• 36 hours per week - Friday, Saturday and Sunday shift
• Paid Breaks
• Monthly pay (28th each month), £17.82 per hour plus £2.10 per hour shift allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
• Pension: NEST Employee contributions 5% / Employer contribution 3% - salary sacrifice
• Other Benefits: Free parking, free electric car charging, discounted products & free hot drinks.
• Medicash Plan
• Overtime
• You are also able to choose a non-contractual flexible benefits, such as being able to purchase heavily discounted pet food.