Are you currently a Shift Manager wanting more autonomy to develop and progress? We are looking for a strong Production Management specialist with experience in Food Manufacturing or from a similar FMCG environment. This is a crucial role for the business, and we need someone that at certain times will be the most senior team member on site.
Job Details
- Create an organisational structure and culture that promotes employee involvement, with open communication teamwork and co-operation.
- Build empowered and fully engaged teams that are responsible and accountable for their areas.
- Lead daily area meetings and reviews.
- On a regular and timely basis, clearly communicate information to the team whilst promoting, encouraging and improving 2-way communication.
- Manage and motivate the FLM’s ensuring that they are sufficiently skilled and capable to fulfil the requirements of their roles. Perform regular reviews which identify areas for improved performance.
- Manage skills development and training plans within the area, building succession plans and inducting new team members.
- Conduct performance reviews for team giving constructive feedback, to drive performance and encourage commitment to achieving targets.
- Drive continuous improvement with the team, guided by data and facts.
- Manage allocation of daily tasks (e.g. determining and allocating supervisory tasks, pre-production checks and team’s tasks within the business area)
- Lead by example and embed a culture of safety, promoting behavioural safety.
- Proactively manage safety by working alongside the HSE Manager, driving the HSE agenda.
- Ensure that all technical procedures and policies are robustly adhered to in production to ensure all products are food safe and meet all quality standards
- Liaise closely with the technical team on non-conformances to drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards.
What we are looking for
You will ideally have worked previously in a Food Manufacturing environment and experienced in an equivalent position managing a Production Department. With understanding of Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, HACCP.
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