Production Manager - Wakefield
Permanent
Structured career development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional health care and life assurance + Free parking + Overtime available + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working
Wakefield Operations is the 2nd biggest plant in CCEP and the biggest soft drink plant in Europe. The Wakefield site produces just under half of GB’s volume across their 8 manufacturing, and 2 preform lines. With over 550 employees across Manufacturing, QESH and Engineering, experience at our Wakefield site can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Wakefield and further afield across other GB sites and Pan-European locations.
Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will oversee a group of Team Leaders across various manufacturing disciplines to ensure the site's successful operation. Your primary focus will be meeting customer expectations by producing Coca-Cola's world-class brands through effective execution. You will manage high-speed, highly automated manufacturing lines. Ensure compliance with legal requirements for product Safety, Quality, Environment and People.
Collaborate with QESH to enhance the site’s Quality, Environment, Health and Safety standards.
Grow, develop and engage your team via our performance management processes including developing a pipeline of talent for the future
Deliver high standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing practices), in line with the Coca-Cola Operating Requirements (KORE)
Take full accountability for delivering line utilisation targets and production schedules.
Enhance Operational Excellence through effective site routines, emphasising data-driven decisions
Manage your area’s budget by close management of crew levels and reducing costs associated with Manufacturing efficiencies and waste.
Execute the maintenance plan effectively and manage all planned and unplanned events to optimize line performance and production costs.
Proven operational management ability
Passion and ability to coach and develop individuals, combined with motivation to train and nurture talent
Knowledge and understanding of SAP is advantageous but not essential
We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day.
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We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.