Production Manager

Production Manager As Production Manager you will be a key member of the site management team and take primary responsibility for driving forward best in class manufacturing performance. As part of the site management team, you will also contribute to the overall management of the business unit and the drive for continuous operational improvement. Your working pattern will be based on a two-week rotating shift pattern; Monday to Friday 6 am 2 pm, Monday to Friday 2 pm 10 pm. The Role: To deliver best in class standards and performance in all aspects of packing re unit cost, quality, yield/wastage, customer service, compliance and budget objectives To deliver first class product and associated product within specification & to customer requirements and set and maintain effective hygiene controls. Monitor product quality through the packing lines to identify, address and sort any issues. Implement and manage a structured approach to CI activities. Create an improvement agenda with ownership accepted and practiced across the workforce, benchmark against best in class, investigate new methods and technologies. Optimise plant performance by ensuring all plant and equipment is properly operated, maintained and cleaned to minimise downtime. Lead and manage a zero-tolerance approach to having a tidy, safe and clean working environment Support despatch and logistics to meet customer requirements and optimise performance. Manage and develop the team to build a trained and flexible workforce. Manage and process improve the necessary systems, procedures, training and working practices to deliver best practice and meet the requirements of site management, group policies, accreditation bodies, customer requirements and statutory compliance. The Person: Essential: Minimum of 5 years' recent experience of operating at a similar level in a food manufacturing/FMCG environment Possess and demonstrate a strong technical skill set and have a proven track record of delivery against food quality and safety standards Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a team of approx. 30+ working across shift patterns in a busy food manufacturing/FMCG environment Excellent people management and development skills ie mentoring, training, employee relations Possess and demonstrate a successful track record of developing and implementing a lean culture and delivering process improvements ie 5S, Kaizen Proven experience with GMP, statutory compliance and accreditation bodies eg BRC Clearly demonstrate an ability to communicate to and work with to a range of internal and external stakeholders professionally and effectively Highly organised with an excellent attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook. Desirable: Degree in a relevant subject eg. Business, Management, Operations Certified Health and Safety Qualification eg IOSH, NEBOSH Certified Food Safety Qualification eg HAACP To learn more about the company and to apply online, Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted. We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability You can find out more about our organisation on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages and on our company website where you will find the link to apply Completed application forms, must be received before5:00pm on 29th November 2024 . We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Skills: Ambition Teamwork Communication

Location: Wrexham, GB

Posted Date: 11/26/2024