Purpose of the Position:
To oversee planning, coordination and control of
manufacturing processes from concept to launch. To ensure goods are produced
efficiently to the correct volume meeting agreed commercial and quality
specifications. To ensure all food produced meets regulatory level of
compliance.
Key Activities & Responsibilities:
* Ensure production schedule is completed is
line with the agreed customer demand, budget and quality standards
* Coordinate staff resources and raw materials
to ensure production is carried out in a smooth and effective way daily and for
new product launches
* Ensure all products are made to the agreed customer standard
* In conjunction with Operations Director / manager, develop, monitor and
control operational performance metrics to ensure production is completed
within the budget and to agreed client specification
* Develop, review and improve processes and procedures,
exploring continuous improvement techniques to drive efficiencies, compliance and
product quality
* Explore continuous improvement techniques to
drive operations efficiency and quality
* Take the lead in managing and motivating,
directing the facilities production workforce through their daily roles. Ensure
enough staff are available to perform jobs to the required standard and staff
are trained to deliver daily roles
* Carry out regular briefings/meetings with
employees on weekly and monthly performance achievement and set out
short/medium term targets and plans for improvements and/or training needs
* Ensure the continued development of team
members by conducting regular reviews and appraisals, setting targets for
achievement.
* Participate in audit programs to ensure all
standard procedures are being adhered to at all times and any non-conformances
are investigated and closed out
* Ensure the production facility and daily
operational compliance meet all relevant legal, technical accreditation and
food legislation and hygiene levels
* Liaise with the maintenance department to
ensure all equipment is in working order and is maintained at the
pre-determined frequency
* To work in a team-based environment where all managers/employees work
together for the good of the business
* Via both formal and informal meetings, ensure that your line managers are
kept updated on any opportunities or risk that could affect the business
* Maintain and contribute to a working knowledge of The Menu Partners
policies and regulations
* Carry out any relevant tasks and projects as directed by the Operations
Manager or Director of The Menu Partners
Key Attributes:
* Able to analyse data to form basis of decision
* Highly motivated, results orientated and solution driven
* Able to express and communicate a vision and set goals for individuals
to aspire to
* Knowledge
of all relevant food safety legislation (Food Safety Level 3)
* Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
* Confident
in the use of CCP, HACCP and Salsa principles
* IT
Literate, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
* Strongly
self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of the team
* Able
to motivate and manage people with varying skill levels and relish the
challenge of working in a growing and demanding kitchen production environment