Manufacturing Manager
Food
West Midlands*
Commutable from Burton / Tamworth / Lichfield / Rugeley / Walsall / Wolverhampton / North Birmingham
Monday to Friday days
Up to £75,000 + bonus
- Private health
- Life Assurance
- Option to purchase an additional two weeks annual leave
A well-established multi-site food manufacturer is looking to appoint a Manufacturing Manager to take operational ownership of a brand new product line and dedicated facility at their existing site. With a people focused senior leadership team in place, now is an ideal time to join them in this brand new role.
The Role
As part of the leadership team, cross functional collaboration is key. The Manufacturing Manager will be instrumental in championing the company ethos of encouragement, empowerment and development, alongside developing a framework of manufacturing excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the production team - working with supply chain, planning and technical to ensure resources are available in line with productivity targets.
- Set performance targets to drive optimal efficiency - daily and weekly and set performance improvement plans if necessary.
- Oversee production team to ensure quality and food safety standards are being met, line line with quality manual and HACCP.
- Ensure GMP standards are being adhered to.
- Monitoring production costs to ensure manufacturing falls within budget.
- Promote a safe working environment, addressing any safety concerns where necessary.
- Carry out direct report appraisals to both evaluate performance and create personal development plans.
Qualifications
- Established Manufacturing Manager in food manufacturing.
- Qualified in food safety and HACCP.
- Hold health & safety certification such as IOSH / NEBOSH.
- Continuous improvement driven.
- Project control experience.
- Highly visible & approachable leadership style.
