KL Talent Solutions Ltd
Description
Our manufacturing client based in Teesside are growing their existing team by bringing in a new Production Manager
Responsibilities of the Production Manager
- Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager
- Deliver production productivity and efficiency targets to produce goods in line with the agreed production plan
- Continuously monitor raw materials/ingredients, all operational processes and the overall production environment to ensure that all activity complies with food safety manufacturing standards
- Monitor and review labour to ensure that the availability and alignment fits with the production requirements of production
- Effectively communicate with the operations team, report progress against plan, highlighting any risks to the achievement of volumes and standards
- Monitors the effectiveness of machinery and equipment, through Overall Equipment Effectiveness, to ensure performance consistency and reliability
- Promote a People safe culture within the department, complying with procedures, corrective actions and promoting a safe working environment
- Identify and act on opportunities that can make sustainable improvements in all areas including quality, performance and profit and ultimately delivery of the operational plan
- Monitor and review team capability, ensuring all colleagues are clearly focused on their key objectives and are developed to maximise their potential
This is a hands on factory floor role - the company operates 7 days per week you will be required to work 5 out of 7 inclusive of weekends.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Experience of leading teams in a complex manufacturing environment
- Advanced Food Hygiene Accreditation - desirable
- HACCP Level 2 Qualification - desirable
- Previous high volume manufacturing experience ideally within a GMP site
