Objectives, Roles and Responsibilities
Oversee all plant operations, including production, maintenance, and warehouse management.
Team Leadership and Development
* Provide leadership and guidance to plant personnel, including managers, supervisors, technicians, and production operatives; give the right example being the leader at site.
* Set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback to enhance employee productivity and morale.
* Identify training needs and develop training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
Health, Safety and Environment
* Foster a culture of safety and compliance by enforcing workplace safety protocols and regulations.
* Work with the HSE Manager to ensure compliance with the HSE and that the Company Health & Safety policy is adhered to and that the business culture is designed to minimise risk to the lowest achievable level.
* Implement practices of good housekeeping to avoid energy and water spills and identify opportunities to lower use of natural resources and emissions.
Quality
* Ensure that the Quality Assurance procedures are strictly adhered to, and that a culture of "quality first" pervades production.
* Ensure all products are manufactured to the required product safety and quality standards, safely and on time.
* Member of the HACCP team.
Continuous Improvement
* Foster a culture of innovation and encourage employees to contribute ideas to improve safety, quality, service and cost.
* Implement a structured program to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Capex
* Prepare a multi-year investment plan to enable growth, drive efficiency improvements and sustainability initiatives, and maintaining the equipment at the right level.
* Drive the process for well substantiated investment proposals to enable an organized approval process.
* Ensure proper project management is taking place to successfully execute approved investments and a smooth handover to the shopfloor.
Cost management
* Manage plant budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement measures to control expenses.
* Analyse production processes to identify inefficiencies and implement cost-effective solutions.
* Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure favorable terms and pricing.
Maintenance
* Ensure the optimal performance and availability of the production equipment.
* Implement practices for preventive maintenance programs, optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety standards and budget requirements.
Facilities
* Ensure premises and building are safe, secure, well maintained and clean.
* Ensure the UK facilities comply with legislation.
* Manage key infrastructure projects.