Production Manager
Production Manager £48
- 58K DOE plus excellent benefits Lean manufacturing Somerset Dairy / Liquid manufacturing Managing approx.
50 staff including shift managers My Client, an award winning and growing food manufacturing company is looking to recruit an experienced Production Manager to support the Head of Production and the continued development of their business As an ambitious individual with experience of managing and getting the best from individuals and teams, this role will suit a Production Manager who wants to learn and grow with a business while driving performance and improvements through the development of individuals, teams and processes.
Therefore, excellent leadership skills, self-motivation, a proactive mindset and the ability to engage and build the respect of the team is essential.Your experience of Lean tools will help you support and develop the operational teams.
Keys skills required for the role include:- Management experience working in a BRC certified food manufacturing environment,
- Understanding and experience of applying Lean manufacturing methodologies
- Ideally hold a level 3 food hygiene certificate, HACCP level 3 certificate and NEBOSH qualifications or be prepared to work towards them.
- Ability to use MS office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Power Bi to analyse and present to management and operational teams where required.
- Experience in high care production
- Experience in handling conflict, conducting investigations and following disciplinary processes is desirable, or prepared to train in these areas.
- In depth technical knowledge and understanding of dairy processes
- Financial awareness and understanding, being able to manage a budgetThis is a fantastic role for a person wanting to develop and shape their career and the company they will be joining.
Excellent salary and benefits:
Company Pension 5Life Assurance 2 x Salary after 3 monthsEmployee Assist Programme after 3 monthsBike to work scheme after 12 monthsStaff discount on ProductsReferral reward scheme30 days holiday, rising to 31 after 10 yearsCompany Sick Pay / work related sick payFree parking
This role may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a Production manager, Dairy Production Manager, Operations manager, CI manager, Manufacturing manager, Dairy Manager This role is commutable from Shepton mallet, Wincanton, Westbury, Warminster, Trowbridge, Frome, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Taunton