The Role
* Operating a clean, tidy, audit ready, well maintained, efficient, safe, profitable and happy factory.
* Ensuring internal and external site standards achieve the highest level at all times.
* Together with the production manager drive production with food safety and best practice uppermost in mind, consistently seeking operational excellence and efficiency.
* Strategize, plan and manage daily and weekly schedules with the production manager.
* Pursuing improvements in every aspect with and for all staff. Monitor production output, yields, and KPIs.
* Tracking performance targets.
* Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, Health & Safety, COSHH, and allergen controls.
* Liaise with supply chain and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations.
* Support new product launches.
* Taking part in Quality Culture events.
* This is a full time on site role which demands full commitment. The candidate must be available out of hours.
* The successful applicant will be the ‘go to’ person on site.
Requirements
* The successful candidate will understand how to and what it is to thrive.
* The successful candidate with be able to scale production and integrate solutions.
* Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills are essential.
* Clear communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
* Food manufacturing experience essential.
* An analytical mindset with a track record of improving production KPIs and implementing efficiency. Confident using Excel.
* HACCP Level 3 required. Additional IOSH/ food safety qualifications advantageous.
* Experience in food factory management and LEAN manufacturing.
* Experience of people management across all staff levels in all areas.
* Scheduling building works and machinery installations.
* Taking part in stock takes and reconciliation with a view to constant improvement.
* Educational qualifications are an advantage as indeed is a strong entrepreneurial bent.
Benefits
* 52 long weekends a year. The factory works a 4 day week 10 ½ hour days with overtime and maintenance on Fridays.
* Additional 28 days statutory holidays.
Monthly bonus payment linked to the overall profitability of the factory