We are one of the fastest growing Pet Food manufacturers in the UK, now seeking a strategic and hands-on operational leader to join our team as Head of Manufacturing.
Pets Choice Company Information
Pets Choice is a +£100million supplier of leading FMCG Branded Pet Food and Pet Products. Our products range from Food & Treats, Toys & Accessories to Animal Health. Our portfolio of brands include: Webbox, Bob Martin, TastyBone, Felight, Spikes, WildThings and Meatiful.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Head of Group Operations, you will be an integral part of the business with a high degree of responsibility. Not only will you focus on supporting and leading the operational team to deliver outstanding results, but you’ll also play a key role in providing inspirational leadership and direction to keep the team safe, engaged, focused and able to deliver to their full long-term potential.
Responsibilities include:
* Responsibility for 3 Blackburn Manufacturing sites.
* Leadership of Operations Managers and key operations staff with an indirect team of 200.
* Departments include Engineering, Production, Production Planning, Packing and H&S.
* Oversee all operational activity to optimize productivity and drive efficiency.
* Ensure we produce safe, quality products for our customers.
* Support with leading CAPEX projects and other CI based initiatives.
* Ensuring that KPIs are achieved, meeting operational objectives and exceeding customer expectations.
* Work with cross functional teams to deliver company objectives.
What are we looking for?
* A proven track record gained from an FMCG Food manufacturing environment, along with sound GMP and BRC experience.
* Experience within the meat industry would be an advantage.
* Excellent understanding of quality control standards and practices.
* Energetic leader with a hands-on approach. Ability to engage, manage, coach and develop a team.
* Experience in Engineering would be an advantage.
* A strong analytical thinker that can use data to drive operational change and efficiency.
* Strong understanding of budget creation/management and resource allocation.
* Ability to influence and build strong relationships.
* Resilient, optimistic and adaptable to change.
* A ‘can do’ attitude and track record of delivering continuous improvement projects.
* Ability to lead and operate as part of a team on projects, both from a capital and process engineering perspective.
* Excellent communications skills with the ability to work with cross functional teams to optimise performance and plan in a complex organisation.
* Experience with Lean management is essential.
* Experience of CI management / OpEx lead is desirable.