PURPOSE STATEMENT
• Supporting the shift management to effectively manage the production and warehouse operation of the Andover Site during the shift.
• To support the business to achieve high quality, low cost manufacture, attaining production plan alongside meeting customers’ service and audit and regulatory requirements.
• To proactively manage the day to day issues and activities of Associates and operators on shift
• Supporting and assisting the Shift Manager to ensure management of the shift is effective deputising as appropriate.
• Supporting specific improvement activities as identified by the Plant and Shift Managers.
• Working closely with key stakeholder such as Technical, Sanitation, Engineering, R&D and Planning amongst others to ensure an efficient and effective operation.
• To ensure products manufactured are safe, legal and comply to customers quality standards.
This is a 6 month fixed term contract (secondment) position.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES
• Ensure a safe working environment for all associates across the site and during shift.
• Embed food safety, hygiene and quality standards as appropriate to drive a quality food manufacturer, meeting Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) and legislative requirement
• Utilise operations capabilities; production, warehouse and sanitation to meet plan attainment requirements.
• Deliver operation’s KPIs including OEE measures that meet/exceed company standards, customer and legislative requirements and current business needs.
• Supporting the Shift Manager in operational cost management, seeking opportunities to improve efficiencies and minimise costs.
• Supporting the growth and development of a team of highly engaged, high performing associates focusing on improvement of skills and development.
• Supporting the effective management in line with Company policies and Procedures, Associate life cycle activities such as absence, disciplinary etc. as deemed appropriate by the Shift Manager.
• During the shift will be responsible for production, warehouse etc, as directed by Shift Manager.
• Acts as the right hand to the Shift Manager forming a cohesive management unit on shift.
• Is able to deputies for the Shift Manager
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the senior team.
You must comply with Rich Products Limited Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Critical
• Experience in a Production
• Track record of managing large operational functions or whole autonomous site
• Demonstrable knowledge of operating production, ideally including warehouse and sanitation
• Proven ability of taking ownership for delivery of results.
• Ability to manage and motivate large diverse teams
• Knowledge of how to manage and lead factory and warehouse.
• Resilient, balanced and calm in challenging situations.
• Assertive, determined and not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• Emotionally intelligent leader who acts with humility
• Coaching mindset and strong team builder.
• Solution finder, adaptable learner, constantly strives for improvement
• Articulate communicator and collaborative team player
• Appreciation of ERP systems and planning systems.
• People Management experience
Desirable
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Ability to convert strategy into operating plans
• Change management and delivering results through CI activity
• Understanding of commercial and financial aspects of business and strategically applying this to operations
• Bakery manufacturing knowledge and experience
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365
• IOSH/NEBOSH certificate level.
Rich Products Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.