Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will have responsibility for leading a shift-based operations team delivering against a range of safety, cost and quality KPIs. You will also participate in the creation and delivery of operational strategy and will be responsible for successfully managing the delivery of site operations improvement plans.
Other key actions will be but not limited to:
• Continuously improve quality system to eradicate repeat failures.
• Continually develop our operations system to maximize performance.
• Lead the operations team to continuously improve plant output and delivery of customer service plans.
• Delivery of financial budget aligned with the delivery of KPI’s in line with assigned business unit objectives (waste, TOS, efficiency, machine uptime).
• Work in partnership with site functions, engineering to deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and annual targets.
• Provide leadership and support to team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Support and develop your team – recognize and reward performance through regular performance reviews.
• Motivate and coach your shift team in effective decision making, promoting autonomy/accountability, and promoting ownership to enhance engagement at all levels
What are the key ingredients needed for the role?
• Previous experience working as a leader or manager within a Shift Operations function within in FMCG, with an understanding of manufacturing excellence.
• Desirable IOSH, with a strong, demonstrable appreciation of H&S
• Ideally you will have a Food Safety / Hygiene Qualification, but this is not essential as happy to consider candidates from outside of the food / drink sector with the relevant manufacturing management experience.
• Ideally candidates will have a manufacturing excellence qualification / or be Lean Sigma Green Belt certified, etc., and will possess a strong willingness to develop their knowledge and experience in this aspect.
If you are interested, please send over your CV