The Production Manager will be responsible for the production operations from Raw Material intake through to Low care packaging. The successful candidate will achieve or exceed production performance KPIs across a balanced agenda whilst maintaining compliance with the relevant health and safety and quality procedures and policies. The role has a major focus on the more systemic aspects of operations such as coordinating training, managing daily audits, and longer-term performance monitoring, trending, and improvement. The role will also help lead all department activities, which will include the management of area managers and the interaction with scheduling, supply chain, NPD, technical/QA, Engineering functions, and other production areas.
Key Responsibilities
* To be responsible for the production operations from Raw Material intake through to Low care packaging.
* To achieve or exceed production performance KPIs across a balanced agenda whilst maintaining compliance with the relevant health and safety and quality procedures and policies.
* The role has a major focus on the more systemic aspects of operations such as coordinating training, managing daily audits, and longer-term performance monitoring, trending, and improvement.
* Responsible for Health and Safety across all areas either directly or with the Area Managers. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
* Maintain good GMP in all production areas. Be responsible for overall factory standards at all times, especially during audits.
* Be site Health & Safety and Food Safety champion and fully comply with all HR policies and quality procedures both internally and externally.
* Support the continuous improvement of the Area Manager on your team including quarterly performance reviews, target setting, and coaching where required.
* Ensure that the daily stock checks are completed, and the stock accuracy is maintained at 99% or above. Report any inaccuracies to the Manufacturing Manager.
* Take responsibility for the Yield performance and deliver on targets as set with the Manufacturing Manager.
* Develop a robust succession plan for the department.
* Stand in for the Manufacturing Manager when needed, covering holidays or periods of absence.
Minimum Requirements
* A good knowledge of FMCG manufacturing to level 5.
* Relevant H&S qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH).
* Experience of managing and building teams with a headcount >30.
* Relevant Management and Leadership qualifications/training especially within Disciplinary & Grievance and conducting investigations.
* Knowledge and examples of application of Lean tools and techniques including problem solving.
* Good level of mathematical capability and an understanding of yield and efficiency.
* Good communication skills and a desire to build cross-functional relationships.
* Knowledge of quality systems including HACCP and corrective and preventative actions.
* Able to effectively prioritize workload to meet the needs of the department.
* Able to give clear instruction and engage/communicate with people in positions above and below the role including reporting and presenting of information.
About Us
Due to a site expansion at our Lichfield Head Office, we have an opportunity for a Production Manager to join, create, and lead a new production team for Beetroot products at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognizable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK's leading producers in the industry.
Compensation and Benefits
An annual salary of £50,000, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme, and a range of employee benefits you'd expect from a market-leading business, including:
* Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical, and life issues.
* Annual leave entitlement: A competitive number of days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday.
* Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes.
* Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
* Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood.
Next Steps: It's an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do! We're looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion.
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