Production Manager – ForFarmers
Location: Penrith, Mardale Rd, Penrith, CA11 9EH
Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week Reporting to: Operations Manager Reference: R9121
Your role
You will be responsible for the daily operation and performance of the site, covering all aspects of people motivation, safety, quality and cost.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to the Operations Manager ensuring that all costs are managed within budgetary/forecasted levels.
* Produce products to the required specifications and maintain effective quality control to meet the requirements of quality assurance schemes.
* Ensure the production and planning teams are performing to their full potential through regular monitoring of objectives, coaching, motivation, involvement and training.
* Assist the Operations Manager with the site inventory to ensure minimum use of working capital.
* Ensure that the mill operates to all current legislation and company procedures, including Health & Safety, Environment and quality Standards.
* Achieve and monitor the energy usage against the target for the site (KWH/t) as set by the UK Management Team.
* Discuss and agree the CAPEX spend requirements with the Site Management Team on an annual basis.
* Take the lead in the running of the site, in the absence of the Operations Manager.
* Monitor the production processes to achieve the optimum performance of the plant, including the performance KPI’s set by the UK Management Team, such as energy usage (KWH/t).
* Work with the Engineering Team to ensure the maintenance plan minimises the time lost through breakdowns.
* Maximise throughputs, enabling planned shutdowns and ensuring customer requirements are met on time.
* Ensure audits are conducted on a regular basis to maintain HSEQ compliance at all times.
* Monitor and control the costs of manufacturing consumables such as dies, rolls, grinder beaters, etc.
* Ensure that feed is manufactured to the agreed Company quality standards and complies with all protocols and legal requirements.
* With the Formulations department, review formulations monthly to evaluate the impact of any changes on quality or throughput.
* Investigate, report on and implement corrective actions for any production-related customer complaints.
* Ensure the mill cleaning schedule is adhered to and all spills and leaks are dealt with appropriately.
* Create a ‘clean-as-you-go’ culture to maintain a prideful working environment.
* Assist with monthly stocktaking by managing physical stock checks of macro and micro raw materials.
* Ensure all mill costs are maintained within budget constraints.
* Encourage a safety-first culture and provide a safe working environment for the team and visitors, meeting all business and legal requirements.
* Work with the Operations Manager to plan, train, supervise, consult, investigate and prevent incidents.
* Manage the site with an effective Environmental Management System.
* Identify and develop opportunities for manufacturing improvements with the Operations Management Team.
Essential Qualifications
* Significant mill manufacturing experience or equivalent production process knowledge.
* Team leadership experience.
* Ability to multitask.
* IT literacy.
* Continuous improvement driven.
* Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Awareness of working within current legislation.
* Conscious of Health and Safety procedures.
* Great attention to detail.
* Good communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
* Health & Safety IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
About ForFarmers
ForFarmers produces feed for cattle, pigs and poultry in both conventional and organic livestock farming. A myriad of knowledge, research and innovation underpin our production of animal feed, ensuring high-quality products for the agricultural industry.
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme (support on a range of topics)
* On-site parking
* Private Medical Insurance
* Generous holiday allowance (35 days including bank holidays)
* Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions)
* Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business
* Cycle to work scheme
* B&Q Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online
* And much more!
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We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone. If you would require sponsorship, please assess eligibility on the Gov.UK website. Submit your application as early as possible – we will review your application and contact you if we progress you further.
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