JOB TITLE Production Manager REPORTING TO Operations Director RESPONSIBLE FOR Production Staff and Operatives: Main mill; Bio Mill; Blends Plant; Flakes Plant; Auto-packing; Planning MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB This role has overall responsibility for ensuring that the production of all products in all of the mills at York Road meet the daily production schedule, the necessary quality standards and are made safely. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The role will ensure: All Health & safety policy & procedures are adhered to, by self and the team Lead and drive a health & safety culture in the production team The mill is manned and supervised at the required levels at all times to meet safely & quality standards and to meet production targets (specifically, blending, pressing, blends plant, flaking plant & auto-packing) Development and agreement of KPIs with the Operations Director and subsequent delivery thereof. Production planning is optimised for dispatch performance and mill efficiency. Close co-ordination with Logistics, Nutrition and Customer Service function regarding scheduling & meeting customer needs. Dealing directly with hauliers as required. Effective communication with employees, clients, hauliers and customers and at shift changeover Effective and efficient co-ordination with engineering team re prioritisation of maintenance, plant downtime & PM Effective and efficient co-ordination with process engineering RE process performance optimisation Key customers, hauliers and merchants are met with as required Take a lead role with respect to site visits and audits, ensuring the mill is at the required standard for such visits. Take a lead role with respect to trials and improvement projects and ensure employees are released to participate in lean and continuous improvement activities Quality standards and quality tests are managed as required Ensure all hygiene policy & procedures are adhered to Ensure all contamination policy & procedures are adhered to Ensure timely and accurate completion of company documentation Ensure all company policy is complied with and supported Responsibility for staff development including assessing training needs and development opportunities for staff Guarantee all employees are trained on, validated and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Participation in SOP development and review Any other duties are carried out as appropriate 1. Skills Essential: Strong team-building and communication skills (oral & written) Able to plan, work to deadlines and under pressure Able to demonstrate good time management Capable of solving problems and working on own initiative and with others in a fast-moving industry A hands-on leader who can motivate and inspire teams Desirable: Knowledge of DSL automation system 2. Education & Knowledge Essential: Possess a degree/HND in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field Desirable: Knowledge of ISO & Quality Standards Knowledge and use of DSL computer software / SCADA systems Possess a qualification in IOSH Managing Safely and HACCP Level 3 3. Experience Essential: A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing leadership role in a Feed Mill / Agri Food / Production Environment Experience of working within a mature H&S management system (e.g., ISO 45001) Experience of working in a total quality / quality assured / lean environment Competent in the use of standard MS Office packages e.g. Word, Excel & SCADA systems Desirable: Experience of working closely with technical teams to solve problems Experience, knowledge, and understanding of the production planning process 4. Circumstances Essential: A flexible approach to work is required This role will require a hands-on approach COMPETENCE MODEL FOR ROLE Competence: Leadership Positive Indicators: Maintains a consistent approach at all times Motivates and provides clear direction Describes what the future needs to look like and explains rationale Coaches others Negative Indicators: Fails to recognise the impact of their own behaviour on others May lose control Fails to provide clarity/direction Fails to follow through Dominates others Competence: Communication Positive Indicators: Clear and understandable verbal communication Clear and understandable written communication Involves others as required Seeks clarification Negative Indicators: Gives confused messages Gives inconsistent messages Does not listen carefully / fails to make connections Rarely involves others Competence: Planning & Organisation Positive Indicators: Objectives are met Time frames are adhered to Others know what to do and when Can see the big picture / long-term opportunities Negative Indicators: Objectives are not met Struggles to meet time frames / feels overwhelmed Colleagues are unsure of what is happening Fails to think about consequences Competence: Problem Solving Positive Indicators: A logical approach is applied Lessons are learnt and improvements put in place Negative Indicators: Method of dealing with problems is haphazard The same mistakes are made again Competence: Self-Motivation & Initiative Positive Indicators: Overcomes negativity Demonstrates determination to succeed Sets goals above and beyond those required Negative Indicators: Lacks enthusiasm Rarely initiates tasks Doubts own capability Does only what one has to Competence: Team Working Positive Indicators: Participates fully in activities Builds team relations Encourages and co-operates with others Contributes ideas Negative Indicators: Fails to get involved Fails to appreciate others views Is negative during activities Rarely contributes Perks of Thompsons The Opportunity to work for a company within the Top 10 of the Top 100 Companies in Northern Ireland Remuneration Competitive Salary Above Statutory Holiday Entitlement Life Assurance x4 Cycle To Work Scheme Free Secure Onsite Parking Enhanced ERs Pension @ 6% Christmas Vouchers Long Service Awards Competitive Shift Premiums Company Uniform Training and Career Development Opportunities Job Security 150 yrs in business Company Sick Pay Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Paid Retirement Plan Health & Wellbeing Enhanced Health Care Plan Annual Flu Vaccination Paid Compassionate Leave Paid Medical Appointment