Exceptional Manufacturing Manager required to join our site leadership team here at Florette in Lichfield. This role will lead our teams in the Beetroot production areas of the site and ensure product safety, quality, legality, and relevant fresh produce quality standards are maintained throughout the supply chain and site operation. You'll be a strategic, people focused manager with excellent leadership and communication skills. Working in collaboration with our senior management team you'll ensure KPI delivery and oversee the continuous improvement of the department. We're fostering an environment that supports, encourages and empowers our teams to develop their skills and working practices. Your previous experience of developing a team, combined with your passion and enthusiasm will contribute to their continued growth whilst continuing to cultivate an inclusive and dynamic working environment. The role works cross functionally to ensure the site leadership strategic goals are delivered in the short, medium and long term. This role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced, expert Manufacturing Manager to develop their career within a leader in the Fresh Produce industry. Working hours: 37.5 per week.
Responsibilities
* Organise, manage and oversee the Beetroot Production Team to ensure adequate resources are deployed to deliver the production plan in accordance with specification and in line with productivity targets. Provide direction, motivation and support through management and leadership to all team members.
* Monitor and drive KPI's and take action to ensure they are met on a daily and weekly basis by setting performance targets and reviewing progress to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Address and respond promptly to any issues or bottlenecks in production, implement solutions and conduct a root cause analysis to improve workflow and productivity.
* Monitor the Production Team to ensure they comply with production procedures in line with the Quality Manual and HACCP system. Audit that all used and unused products are documented in accordance with traceability and stock rotation requirements and that all required paperwork is completed correctly and accurately in a timely manner.
* Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained throughout the production areas by driving Good Manufacturing Practices. Manage/deliver a program of Performance Improvement Plans (PIP's) in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
* Ensure accurate data is captured within the ERP system in a timely manner and that the Production Team adhere to procedure when entering the data into the system.
* Monitor production costs (productivity, yield, labour) to ensure working within budget constraints.
* Co-ordinate with other departments such as Engineering, Technical, Logistics to address production issues and achieve production goals.
* Evaluate the performance of direct reports using the Company's appraisal system, including personal development plans. Oversee the evaluation of performance for non direct reports ensuring completion. Monitor the Production Teams training to ensure competent in all tasks set and ongoing training needs are identified and skills and knowledge enhanced.
* Manage and oversee sickness absence including return to work interviews and address disciplinary and grievance issues with guidance from HR.
* Develop and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures, conducting regular safety inspections and addressing any safety concerns or incidents.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in Manufacturing Management in FMCG high care/risk chilled or frozen food environment making customer branded product for the major multiples.
* Food Safety and HACCP qualification.
* Advanced Health & Safety qualification eg IOSH/NEBOSH.
* Experience of CI tools and techniques.
* Experience of managing fast paced production environments and operations with short shelf life products.
* The ability to lead, inspire and develop a large production team spread over multiple fast paced units/areas.
* Robust and a demonstratable understanding of all aspects of food safety, health & safety and employment legislation impacting the UK fresh produce industry.
* Computer literate, especially Excel with ability to interrogate data from systems.
* Knowledge and experience of working with ERP systems.
* Financial profit & loss responsibility of a Business Unit / Factory.
Benefits
* Pay: Competitive salary with annual managerial bonus eligibility and private health insurance., A salary package DOE, inclusion in our leadership annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you'd expect from a market leading business, including:
o Life Assurance: 4x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
o Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
o Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
o Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more.
o Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
o Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley and Burntwood.
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