An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation based in West Sussex, to join as their Technical Manager. A family run business producing high quality meat products for our customers, who range from Contract Caterers, Business and Industry, Schools, Colleges, Care Homes and Restaurants.
Main Responsibilities:
• You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output
• Managing a team of 10 staff per shift. Various shifts across the week and 24 hours per day.
• Planning and organisation production schedules
• Determining quality control standards
• Overseeing the production processes
• Ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance will set you apart as a leader
• Liaising with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
• Estimating costs and preparing budgets
• Organising workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
• Monitor production to resolve issues
• Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
• Ensure output meets quality standards
• Enforce health and safety precautions
• Ensuring the team is engaged, organised and motivated
• Ensure the night shift get the orders prepared and ready for the drivers for prompt delivery the following morning
Key competencies:
* Previous experience as a Leader and motivator in a Management role
* Knowledge and understanding of the meat / butchery industry
* Understanding of quality standards and health & safety requlations
* Experience in reporting on key production metrics
* Proficient in MS Office or other software
* Excellent communication skills
* Good leadership abilities & ability to motivate a team
* Attention to detail as well as strong decision making abilities