We’re searching for a Production & Performance Manager with FMCG manufacturing experience to join a global manufacturer based in Harrogate.
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Private Medical Insurance – After 6 months
This is an integral role to the leadership and strategic direction of the business; reporting to the Operations Director, you will operate within the Production Leadership Team acting as the driving force behind continuous improvement initiatives, performance optimisation, and developing a culture of excellence. This position provides the opportunity to engage with the wider group across various projects and comes with excellent opportunities for personal development.
Leading the production department to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and performance.
Developing long-term plans to deliver the strategic business needs.
Optimising production capability and minimise downtime through proactive maintenance strategies.
Driving the learning agenda and capability planning for all production managers.
Engaging in regular reporting of data and information to the wider group.
Leading a cross-functional team with accountability for business outputs.
Leading on people development, creating a learning pathway to enhance performance and agility.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, and performance aligned with strategic targets.
Developing resource planning and forecasting for skill needs, compliance, and development requirements.
Performance:
Delivery of SQCDME KPIs and upholding EHS & Quality standards.
Collaborate with the Operations Director to build and execute the strategic plan for production.
Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, leading digital transformation initiatives and RCA processes.
We are looking for a strong and authentic leader with prior experience in a production management role and an engineering background. Expertise in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement methodologies.
Data analysis, budget development, and resource planning.
comfortable relaying data and information to wider group and board.
Knowledge of key manufacturing processes and techniques (DMAIC, 5S, PDCA, TPM).
Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies.
Our client is a Harrogate super brand who produce a globally recognised product within the FMCG industry. Their award-winning and distinctive product is manufactured on their Harrogate site and distributed to premium brands across the UK and beyond. As a result of their impressive international recognition, they now have plans to further increase their manufacturing capabilities and as such are searching for a Production & Performance Manager to join their talented team.
if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance.