Factory Manager - Food Manufacturing

Summary

This is an outstanding opportunity for career progression within a large chilled food organisation that has real ambition for the future. 

Job Description

Our client is a large fast paced chilled food manufacturer supplying Major Retailers, Food Service and B2B with short shelf life food products. The business has an exciting product range that match lifestyle foods.  The business has recently restructured and is looking for a Factory Manager who wants to progress their career with a growth product category.  My Client has a successful track record of career progression.

Reporting into the Head of Operations, you with have Factory responsibility for a large complex chilled food operation.

You will have accountability for the Manufacturing Strategy inputs and translate the manufacturing strategy into a “living” Factory Operational Plan that is clearly understood and owned by the Team.

In terms of Measurement & Control you will utilise appropriate agreed KPIs as a basis for the development of Performance Improvement Plans within the Factory Operation and cascade these KPIs through the Factory Operational Team, ensuring that they are translated and used at all levels. Plan, organise, and measure resources to ensure that targets for production are met.

Adhere to Technical Integrity to ensure standards of quality; food safety, hygiene and housekeeping within the factory operation are appropriate for a quality food manufacturer.

Using Continuous Improvement techniques proactively look at ways to improve the factory operation. A key player in delivering the agreed factory capital expenditure plans within the agreed factory budget.

Be accountable for Team Development by involvement in the selection process for direct reports. Responsible for the recruitment of the right calibre of people for levels below direct reports. Ensures that the people in the factory operation are managed in line with company procedures in all aspects of their employment, ensures there is a positive employee relations culture where indicators such as grievances, absence, turnover rates are in control.

You must have experience of Production/Operations/Factory Management within a fast paced chilled food-manufacturing environment.  You will have a successful track record of building strong factory teams.   A good understanding of Major Retailers, Technical and NPD Processes will be essential.

The Factory Manager vacancy is an immediate requirement so please act promptly to ensure consideration.

Ref MDW8011