Job Specification

The Role

• Reporting directly to Operations Director, this role will be a ‘hands on’, positive approach to problem solving, adapting to a changing environment and reacting quickly to meet challenges.
• To be responsible for the growth and success of the teams and business.
• Ensuring that the operational management of the business is adequately resourced.
• Undertaking production planning, with the appropriate equipment, machinery and product being available to deliver to the required levels.
• Management of staff performance to achieve optimum service and upskilling.
• Devise a training schedule and plan for all operational employees the following 12 months.
• Ensure all employees are trained on the manufacturing process, with the support of the Technical department.
• Review and optimise efficiencies and effectiveness of the manufacturing operations, making improvements within the process.
• Responsibility for the quality of service delivery, striving for best in quality of product and business practices.
• Prioritise health and safety within the manufacturing operation.
• Managing the implementation of systems and processes
• Drive continuous improvement and quality management across all manufacturing areas of the business.
• Analysis of working practices with a view to implementing improvement and recommendations for future processing practices.
• Ensuring key performance indicators are in place and production targets are met.
• Work directly with technical and site engineering services to develop positive solutions.
• Liaise with all company departments to ensure effective operations to meet the customer demands.
• Prioritise to meet tight deadlines with a degree of autonomy.
• Any other duties which could reasonably be requested within the remit of the role.

The Person

• The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the manufacturing process for a multi-site FMCG manufacturing business.
• Prior warehouse and managerial experience
• Highly organised.
• Production and planning skills.
• Understanding of stock management systems.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills.
• Experience in negotiating and working with suppliers.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to engage and motivate others.
• Drive to achieve results.