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An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation based in West Sussex, to join as our Production Manager. A family run business producing high quality meat products for our customers, who range from Contract Caterers, Business and Industry, Schools, Colleges, Care Homes and Restaurants.
Main responsibilities:
- You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output
- Managing a team of 10 staff per shift. Various shifts across the week and 24 hours per day operation.
- Planning and organization production schedules
- Determining quality control standards
- Overseeing the production processes
- Monitor production to resolve issues
- Determining quality control standards
- Overseeing the production processes
- Ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance will set you apart as a leader
- Liaising with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
- Estimating costs and preparing budgets
- Organising workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.) - Ensure output meets quality standards & health and safety precautions
- Ensuring the team is engaged, organised and motivated
- Ensure the night shift get the orders prepared and ready for the drivers for prompt delivery the following morning
Requirements & Skills:
- Previous experience as a leader & motivator in a management roleÂ
- Knowledge and understanding of the meat / butchery industry
- Understanding of fresh food / chilled environments
- Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
- Good understanding of UK Food legislation
- Experience in reporting on key production metrics
- Proficient in MS Office or other software
- Excellent communication skills & good leadership abilities
- Ability to motivate a team
- Attention to detail as well as strong decision making abilities
