Purpose of the role: To effectively coach and develop a pro-active Production team that will strive to achieve, and improve, ongoing business objectives and KPIs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee the production processes, manage the day to day production schedule and ensure all production functionality is cost effective.
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Ensure that the production schedule is updated regularly and that any changes to the plan are discussed and agreed in advance with the planning team.
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Raw material stock rotation is adhered to and that measures are in places to maintain acceptable standards of fruit handling.
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All KPI data to be recorded accurately and analysed through adopting Lean manufacturing techniques, in order to communicate, nurture and improve.
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Embrace and encourage a continuous improvement culture and follow through any ideas to conclusion.
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Manage the training process, ensuring all relevant training requirements are planned and carried out effectively in line with company guidelines.
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Adequate levels of skilled operators are maintained, to enable the effective operation of the factory, including succession planning.
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Ensure all HACCP requirements are adhered to in line with the company’s HACCP plan.
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Ensure all finished goods are delivered within the correct quality specifications and checks are in place to ensure adherence.
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To represent the Company in a professional manner with external and internal customers to develop and improve existing and new relationships with both customers and auditors.
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Ensure safe systems of work are carried out at all times and any accidents and incidents are investigated fully in line with company procedures.
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Ensure proactive accident prevention is undertaken using the risk assessment process and action points are dealt with within the agreed timescale.
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Carry out effective team communications to keep all employees informed of the required standards to aid performance improvement.
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Manage and motivate teams in conjunction with the HR department, and within company policy/guidelines.
Knowledge, Skill and Experience requirements:
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Good general education which includes good GCSEs/A levels (or equivalent)
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Excellent numeracy, literacy, and computer skills.
- Good understanding of Lean principles or similar
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Experience in food manufacturing, preferably in a short shelf-life chilled environment
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Proven experience in a similar role including good man management skills, managing a team of direct reports of up to 150 people.
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Strong understanding of production planning and control of KPI’s, specifically labour.
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Understanding of current GMP practices in line with BRC guidelines
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Food Hygiene Certification
