Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing

Summary

This is a great opportunity for an Operations Manager to take the reins of a branded food manufacturing site of within a large food group.

Job Description

Our client has a blue chip reputation with multiple sites, within a fast paced food manufacturing environment. They are a market leader producing branded and own-label household named food products.

This is a Senior position for the site and needs someone with very strong leadership skills with the ability to stand-in for the Site Manager who is only on site a couple of days a week during to other business commitments. Based in Lincolnshire, reporting into the Site Manager, the main purpose of the role is to:

• Ensure that all products are produced in a safe manner and to the correct standard
• Leading and directing the Operations team to Delivering the Operations Plan
• To lead, direct, motivate and manage the performance of individuals and the team as a whole
• To Direct, drive and implement continuous improvement and sponsor change

Key responsibilities
Safety:
Promote a proactive safety culture to continuously improve health and safety performance
Ensure that all vehicles, plant and personnel operate in a safe manner and comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, standards and procedures. For a full list of accountabilities see Appendix A

Quality
Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice targets are achieved and processes are adhered to
Direct the Continuous Improvement process to optimise quality and cost savings through performance data analysis and action management

People Management:
Identify and implement the most effective use of labour
Develop the Operations team in line with the site vision and objectives
Ensure effective communication within all areas of responsibility

Operations:
Ensure Business Compliance to business standards
Ensure full delivery of production plans
Ensure the organisation of plant and manpower to optimally achieve production targets
Plan with Engineering team to ensure effective asset care and achievement of planned maintenance targets
Ensure Lean Manufacturing Practices are developed and observed. As a minimum, maintain company standards at all times

Stock Control and Waste Management:
Identify areas for improvement within stock control process
Timely and accurate recording of stock and it reconciliation
Minimise all waste material and service resources
Drive the planning process to minimise stock levels and stock write off risk while maximising labour utilisation and ensuring 100% customer service levels

Budgets:
Prepare and agree with Site Manager all elements of the production forecast including manning and line hours required
Manage performances against the daily/weekly departmental operating budgets and forecast
Liaise with planning to deliver to forecast recovery

Projects:
Take part in projects aimed at improving operational efficiency within the Company
Assist in the delivery of capital and operational projects on time and to budget

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will come from a food or FMCG background, with people management skills and an understanding of manufacturing best practice.

This is an urgent need, therefore my Client will move quickly on applications

Ref MDW8814