Assistant Shift Manager

Requisition ID 63786 
Position Type FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement   

 

 

About Kerry

 

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges with our range of differentiated ingredients, technologies, and people. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable, and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.

Our Safety purpose “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

About the role

 

We are looking for an Assistant Shift Manager to join our team at the Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility in Runcorn, where we create and produce flavours.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the successful applicant will play a key role in promoting a “Safety First, Quality Always” culture, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment, and supporting the leadership, management, and motivation of the shift team.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with people, is comfortable taking quick and informed decisions, and thrives in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.

This is a permanent, full‑time position based in Runcorn. The role operates on an alternating shift pattern

AM shift 0530 – 1330 Monday to Thursday, 0530 – 1230 Friday

PM shift 1315 – 2115 Monday to Thursday, 1215 – 2115 Friday.

Key responsibilities

 

Acting as a deputy for the Shift Manager when required.

Supporting day‑to‑day people management on shift, including task allocation and operational decision‑making.

Assigning tasks to Operatives and ensuring work is completed safely, with food safety as a priority.

Promoting teamwork, engagement, and a positive shift culture.

Assisting with accident investigations, spill management, and food safety concerns, including nRFTs.

Conducting monthly safety walks and supporting Golden 6 daily audits.

Maintaining housekeeping standards and ensuring weekly cleaning schedules are completed.

Logging assigned tasks, documenting achievements, and escalating issues where required.

Maintaining accurate daily and weekly records.

Investigating stock accuracy issues, completing overwrites if needed, and ensuring timely stock transactions.

Ensuring workstation start‑up checks are completed, signed off, and appropriately filed.

Demonstrating strong PC skills, with good working knowledge of SAP and MES systems.

Qualifications and skills

 

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Experience in food manufacturing or pharmaceutical/chemical environments.

Basic understanding of SOPs, Work Instructions, and GMP.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using SAP.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine interest in working with people.

Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and make timely decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

What we offer

 

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

A very good team environment

Opportunities to learn, develop, and gain valuable operational and leadership experience.

A safe and caring work environment where employee wellbeing is a priority.

Healthcare cover, pension plan, life insurance, wellbeing programme, share scheme, and retail discounts.

25 days’ annual leave.

 

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

 

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Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency