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Purpose of Role:
Leading and motivating the process team to deliver outstanding operational performance across all aspects including Safety, Quality, Service and Cost, manufacturing high quality products safely and on schedule. Responsible for driving conformance to regulatory and accreditation standards such as BRC and HACCP within the production operation, with a focus on continuous improvement using lean manufacturing tools.
Accountabilities:
* Ensure the team meets key performance indicators (KPI's) for safety, quality, service and cost.
* Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of 15 people, nurturing a high-performance culture
* Implement and drive change through structural lean problem-solving techniques
* Lead the asset care agenda and resolve operational issues in real time
* Drive a training programme to deliver a truly multi-skilled process team
* Recruitment, appraisal, coaching and performance management of team members
* Assist in process production scheduling as required
* Assist hands-on, in all areas of the operation as and when necessary
* Communicate with team by utilising visual management, delivering shift briefs and gathering ideas for improvement, managing SIC's
* Manage manpower resource, Staff Planning, Holidays, Time keeping and Attendance
* Manage & Support Accident, Incident, Near Miss & Non-Conformity Investigations
Preferred Skills & Knowledge:
* Demonstratable experience as a Manager in a FMCG manufacturing environment.
* Strong leadership skills with a hands-on people-first approach to team management.
* Passion for delivering excellent customer service while maintaining product quality.
* A highly dynamic and results orientated individual with excellent communications skills
* Proficiency in structured problem solving within a continuous improvement culture.
* IOSH qualifications desirable but not essential
* Demonstrate company values
Hours of work Monday to Friday 05:45 to 2pm
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