Company
IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers and large food manufacturers. Core products include chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry ingredients.
Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. It has 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, 2,400+ employees, and €1 billion in revenues.
What We Offer
IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally.
With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.
If you are looking for:
- a competitive salary
- stimulating challenges
- the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company
IRCA is the right place.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship. You must have full right to work in the UK.
The Role
The Production Shift Lead holds full accountability for their production area, working closely with the Operations Manager to ensure the efficient flow of work through the factory and that products are supplied on time, to customer specification. They are responsible for all people management tasks within their shift as well as identifying continuous improvement initiatives.
Working a 3 shift rotation of 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- Qualification in Continuous Improvement.
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH).
- HACCP Level 2.
- Qualification ILM 3
- Experience with SAP or Infor M3 ERP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
- Strong data-driven decision-making ability to improve quality and operational efficiency.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to thrive in pressurised environments
- Ability to multi-task and utilise resources to execute tasks within a deadline-oriented environment with tight timelines
- Highly motivated with a high level of initiative; inspires confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and business objectives.
- Ability to build good, professional relationships.
At Irca, we believe that diversity is a fundamental value and a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, nationality, or any other dimension of diversity, feel welcomed, valued, and respected and encourage people of all natures to apply.
