- Deliver the production plan through direct reporting teams on shifts.
- Ensure adherence to food manufacturing safety and quality standards.
- Implement lean manufacturing techniques within production operations.
- Manage team performance to align with site business plans.
- Optimise labour use to meet production program requirements and customer expectations.
- Oversee equipment efficiency, GMP, waste control, labour costs, and materials management.
- Create an environment where individuals can challenge the status quo, embrace change, and improve performance.
- Develop and utilise KPIs, ensuring they are effectively communicated at all levels.
- Collaborate with different business units to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Essential:
- Experience in a relevant discipline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong coaching and situational leadership skills.
- Excellent values and behaviours aligned with the company’s vision.
- Desirable:
- Qualification in Continuous Improvement.
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH).
- Previous experience with SAP or Infor M3 ERP systems.
- Professional Skills:
- Proven experience in a production engineering environment, preferably within FMCG.
- Experience managing automated process lines.
- Demonstrated ability to coach teams and lead change initiatives.
- Data-driven mindset, using data to improve quality and OEE.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.