Head of Operations/Factory Manager for Food Business
James Mackle UK Limited, based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is involved in processing apples. The company has been operating for over 50 years and has been at the forefront of most innovations within the industry with a constantly evolving product range.
Operating in the B2B sector, the company currently supplies products to some of the largest and most respected names in the food industry throughout the UK and Ireland, with the factory running to tight deadlines and exacting specifications.
The Role
1. Take responsibility for managing all aspects of the Factory, including engineering and manufacturing, which operates with a single shift.
2. Constant involvement in improving efficiencies of plant and equipment.
3. Ensure that the site complies with all regulatory, BRC, and other standards.
4. Ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards and comply with customer specifications.
5. Take responsibility for motivating and encouraging staff.
6. Contribute to all major business decisions.
7. Report directly to the Managing Director.
The Person
1. Will have had experience in various roles within the food industry and be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills.
2. Capable of maintaining tight control of costs.
3. Sound knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and other standards.
4. Excellent people management skills.
5. Will have a lot of energy and enjoy total involvement in all areas of the business.
Rewards
Salary will be competitive and is negotiable according to experience.
As a small company, there are no lines of demarcation; total involvement is required, which also brings job satisfaction.
This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in wide-ranging areas of the food business.
Apply with CV to michael.mackle@mackleapple.com
Closing date for applications – 27th September 2024
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