Manufacturing Shift Leader
Core
Leading frontline employees in a manufacturing facility to direct production, cleaning, and maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Role type
Manufacturing Shift Leader
Builds
Food and beverage products (Pepsi, Doritos, Lipton Ice Tea)
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Required skills
Production line operation, shift scheduling, team management, performance tracking, safety compliance, emergency response, onboarding, communication
Preferred skills
Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial), English fluency, lean manufacturing knowledge
Technologies
GEHSMS, ISO 14001, QCDM meetings
Responsibilities
Manage plant resources and organizational planning for process and packaging areas; Operate production lines according to best practices; Observe production lines, employees, and equipment during the shift; Prepare work schedules and track working hours; Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Occupational Health & Safety standards; Track key performance indicators and drive performance improvement; Monitor and evaluate employee performance; Conduct regular team meetings; Plan and implement employees' annual leave; Support relevant departments during new product trials; Identify maintenance and repair needs; Be responsible for the entire plant area outside of daytime working hours; Ensure swift onboarding of newly hired frontline employees; Lead hourly and 4-hour QCDM meetings; Motivate the team and ensure active participation in plant initiatives; Ensure timely intervention and coordination during production line stoppages; Report emergency situations to relevant managers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC