Shift Manager (Manufacturing)

A well-established Company operating within FMCG, is searching for a Shift Manager. 

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Shift Manager will be responsible for the execution of production, maintenance, and process activities during his/her shift, and the coordination with all stakeholders to achieve established manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.

He or she acts as a guiding figure within the manufacturing plant on a 3-shift rotation pattern, by leading a team of operative and technical staff to fulfil the production requirements while providing support, driving continuous improvement, and holding individuals and teams accountable. 

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the daily production plan using all available resources.
• Lead and support production and technical teams to meet shift goals.
• Solve problems quickly and effectively to minimize downtime.
• Collect and analyze data to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and reduce waste.
• Prepare regular reports on production and performance.

Quality & Safety

• Follow all health, safety, and food safety procedures (including HACCP).
• Ensure cleanliness, proper setup, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Work with Quality Control to maintain product specifications and address any deviations.
• Conduct regular walk-throughs to enforce 5S and good manufacturing practices.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Lead the team to achieve performance goals and high-quality standards.
• Address performance issues and support continuous improvement.
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members to grow and succeed.
• Communicate clearly about priorities and shift changes.
• Promote teamwork, share best practices, and encourage feedback.

Requirements

• Candidates must be working in Malta already
• Able to work on a three-shift basis, including night shifts
• Situational leadership and people motivational skills
• Strong emotional intelligence and conflict handling skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An adaptive thinking process required to bring effective judgement, analytical thinking, evaluation and arrive at conclusions.
• Root cause analysis
• Experienced with Lean, IPC, GMP, 5S, ISO Standards, Safe Food Handling, HACCP

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (MQF Level 6) with 5 years experience in operations and people management within manufacturing, OR
• Advanced Technical Diploma or equivalent (MQF Level 5) with 9 years experience in operations and people management within manufacturing.
• Front line people management experience in a GMP environment within the food/pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing sector.

Benefits

• Shift allowances
• On call/disturbance allowance
• Performance bonus

Job Reference: DX933