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Factory Manager- 6 Months FTC

Job description

Market Leading Food Manufacturer now looking to recruit...

ROLE 

Shifts: 4 on 4 off - 6am - 6pm DAYS ONLY 

Contract duration: 6 months with potential for extension and to go permanent 

Location: Shropshire 

Salary: £68,000 - £70,000 per annum

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the delivery of the HS&E plan in area of control, in conjunction with the HS&E Manager, actively promoting a safety culture, ensuring all HS&E requirements are met. 
  • Ensure high quality standards are maintained in area of control, in conjunction with Technical function, actively promoting a quality culture, ensuring all quality requirements are met. 
  • Have a list of Standard operations to enable the department to be trained in Housekeeping controls. 
  • Ensure adequate resources are in place to provide the best possible service by planning and control.  
  • Lead the management and development of individuals and teams in area of control in order to deliver business objectives and ensure sustainability of skills for the future. 
  • Ensure regular and effective communications in area of control and across functions. Support operational departments with advice and information to maintain production flow through the business. 
  • Actively drive budget controls on Materials and Labour. 
  • Control of Absence 
  • To ensure correct and consistent application of company policies and procedures. 
  • To participate in the above at the appropriate level. 
  • Work closely with NPD to support the growth agenda 
  • Provision of capital expenditure plans. 
  • Ensure the department maintains a continuous improvement culture. 
  • Projects; carry out ad hoc projects as and when necessary. 

CANDIDATE

  • Graduate calibre by education or experience 
  • Proven experience within a Food manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on delivering results 
  • Credible leadership style with the ability to manage, inspire, coach and develop individuals and teams 
  • Drive and initiative to deliver results in a demanding environment  
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills 
  • Proven Lean Manufacturing experience 
  • Computer literate 
  • Strategic and commercial acumen with the ability to turn plans into action and execution 

Why choose this role and Company?

  • Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
  • Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
  • Online and High-street retailer discount scheme 
  • Employee well-being and community support groups
  • Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online platform
  • Charity Initiatives and Team events
  • 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
  • Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts. 
  • Online Wellbeing benefits 
  • Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools 

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.