Company Overview
Company Name: UCC
Location: N/A
Products/Services: Coffee. The company also has plans for a multi-million pound coffee cleaning plant.
Primary Customers:
* McDonald's
* Greggs
* Waitrose
* And a lot more (unspecified)
Company Structure & Vision
Headcount: Approximately 80 employees at the site;
UK revenue: approximately £50 million.
Growth Plans: Investments in increased capacity, new vertical bargain line and case bucker, plans for a multi-million pound coffee cleaning plant within the next year. Implementation of a new ERP system by year's end.
Role Details
Role Title: Production & Improvement Manager
Working Hours and Location: 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. On-site at a UK location.
Benefits: Health plan, pension. Additional details to be provided by Vanessa.
Primary Purpose of the Role:
* Implement a more structured, continuous improvement approach to problem-solving.
* Shift from firefighting to consistent control.
* Manage a production team of approximately 55 employees via three shift managers.
* Play a key role in implementing a new ERP system by the end of the year.
* Oversee projects including a new vertical bagging line, case packer, and a potential multi-million pound coffee cleaning plant.
Role Responsibilities & Expectations
This Production Improvement Manager role is critical because the company is implementing a new ERP system by the end of the year and needs a more structured, continuous improvement approach to problem-solving rather than firefighting.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Managing a production team of approximately 55 employees through three shift managers.
* Overseeing the implementation of the new ERP system.
* Leading the continuous improvement initiatives.
* Working on new capital projects including the vertical bagging line, case packer and coffee cleaning plant.
Candidate Profile
Ideal Candidate: A production manager with experience managing a team through shift managers or team leaders, preferably with ERP and MES system experience. Lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
Essential Experience/Skills: Production management background; managing teams; working with ERP and MES systems; mechanical/engineering aptitude; continuous improvement experience.
Essential Personality Traits: Good coach, able to motivate, strong communicator, works well with colleagues.
Desirable Qualities: Experience with coffee procurement and processing would be beneficial. Prior experience in a similar role at UCC would be preferable.
Cultural Fit: High importance; a six-minute questionnaire (My People tool) will be used to assess shared values and long-term fit.
Recruitment Process
Ideal Start Date: ASAP, following Earl's departure at the end of next month.
Interview Process:
1. Phone call with Leo.
2. On-site visit, shop floor assessment, presentation.
Interview Focus: Continuous improvement approach, ERP system implementation, mechanical/engineering aptitude, coaching/motivational skills, and good colleague relations.
Logistics & Final Steps
Meeting or site tour as part of the process? Yes, there will be an on-site assessment and potentially a presentation as part of the interview process for candidates.
Arrangement type: The arrangement is retained, meaning that the recruiting firm is the only one handling this role for now.
Job description finalized: Yes, key details discussed.
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