Job Title: Production Manager Contract Type: Permanent
Client: Global FMCG Manufacturer
We're searching for a Site Production Manager, a highly visible and inclusive leader, reporting to the Site General Manager. You will inspire positive change and drive efficiency within a modern, purpose-built FMCG manufacturing site, highly profitable and automated. You will help drive a cultural change programme, so its not a BAU role.
You will collaborate with a talented and diverse team, committed to producing top quality FMCG products, every day
Your responsibilities – Production Manager
Provide leadership to diverse production, process and packaging units, leading and driving change through your shift managers and FLM’s, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to quality standards
Accountable for developing, executing and owning the long-term efficiency improvement plan for the factory
Direct line management of the production team members, up to 280, including performance management, absence management and reporting
Work closely with the Site Engineering Manager to ensure asset reliability is delivered, through adherence to planned maintenance
Own production plans for short- and long-term planning
Management, alongside the Shift Leaders of the daily processes and labour to consistently deliver the production plan
Develop and drive strategies for process optimisation, cost reduction, and meeting production targets
Analyse production metrics for continuous improvement and lead initiatives to enhance performance
Ensuring the effective running of the Production function on a day-to-day basis to to deliver the site’s Production Plan in line with Group initiatives to achieve service excellence
Responsible for driving productivity through effective monitoring of process performance to ensure the production plan can be delivered
Role Requirements – Production Manager
Demonstrable experience in managing large manufacturing operations, with a focus on driving performance and efficiency
A natural leader with a history of inspiring teams and a commitment to safety and quality, undergoing cultural transformation
Working knowledge of production logistics, supply management, and contract negotiation
Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in the Complex Manufacturing/Food and Drink Manufacturing/FMCG related industry, with experience in TPM, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools
Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building
Ideally FMCG or food and drink preferred open to time sensitive complex manufacturing
Strong Production background, related degree desirable
Must have experience of managing teams in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of lean process and experience in lean manufacturing environments
Has specific knowledge and experience of Operational Management
What’s on Offer – Production Manager
Highly competitive salary and benefits programme including bonus
A highly skilled, long serving production team
A global employer, with Global career development opportunities
Candidates who are a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Senior Production Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Arae Production Manager, Site Manufacturing Manager, may be suitable for this position.