Ballina Beverages, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility based in Ballina, Co. Mayo and is part of the Coca-Cola Business System and are now seeking a Operations Shift Manager for a 9 month contract.

JOB SUMMARY

This temporary position will lead a multi-skilled Team in a pro-active, hands-on way, and have responsibility for all aspects of shift team performance. The Operations Shift Manager reports to the Manufacturing Area Manager and is expected to play a key role as a member of the Ballina Beverages Wider Management Team.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, lead and motivate a multi-skilled Operations group in an empowered team-based environment, ensuring full engagement of team members.
• Execute daily and weekly production plans to meet all Business Plan commitments.
• Ensure daily operations are carried out in compliance with all appropriate safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Ensure timely completion of all corrective and preventive actions to avoid repeats of Service and Quality defects, and all audit non-conformances.
• Ensure a consistently high level of communication with the Operations team members through daily, weekly, and monthly routines.
• Drive, manage and embed operational excellence and a continuous improvement culture within the team to deliver improvements through lean principles and systems.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Third level qualification, diploma or degree in a business or technical discipline required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in people management in a people focused, team-based environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a team based, matrixed, ambiguous environment.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting demands and to prioritise accordingly.
• High level of PC literacy.