Production Manager

A new opportunity has arisen for a Production Manager to lead a complex operation for a manufacturer based in South Wales.

You will be responsible for all day to day aspects of production including control of labour, materials and overheads despite variations in volume and revenue, ensuring high operational standards in line with all legislations.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the production teams across all shifts, ensuring a high quality service is delivered
• Deliver daily production requirements in line with planning and business needs – focusing on the ‘on time’, ‘in full’ and ‘right first time’ values.
• Develop strong working relationships with operational colleagues to deliver site KPI’s and to ensure operational excellence is achieved and maintained.
• Focus on CI and innovation to improve process efficiencies and to investigate cost saving opportunities within production
• Ensure continued compliance with all aspects of food safety, quality, regulatory and health & safety requirements
• Control all relevant cost centres by ensure the close management of direct labour, materials, wastage and overheads
• Successful delivery of any site projects aimed at improving operational effectiveness, driving compliance, increasing profitability or improving competitiveness

What do we need from you:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• A competent professional with experience at a senior level of managing production teams within a low risk and high care food manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of the principles of lean manufacturing
• A dynamic and innovative individual with a proven track record of delivery and the ability to work individually but more importantly as part of a team
• A strong, motivated leader with proven experience of driving improvements in operational effectiveness and standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate, engage and develop people at all levels
• A ‘can do’ approach with a positive mind-set

Location: South Wales

Salary: £Competitive

For more information, contact Harriet on 07305 046 686 or email Harriet@recruitment-wolf.co.uk