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Production Manager

Employer
DR Newitt
Location
Lothians
Salary
A starting salary commensurate with position.
Closing date
5 Nov 2018

Job Details

Our client, are a privately-owned Food Manufacturer who are currently experience rapid growth.  An opportunity to join them has become vacant for a Production Manager.

The role

  • Responsible for direct supervision of all production activities and for delivering the production plan in the most efficient and cost effective manner, whilst maintaining the required quality standards and food safety expectations.
  • Allocate tasks; provide instructions & advice to Operatives.
  • Be responsible for the following on shift: Performance, H&S, Quality, GMP & Hygiene.
  • Continually monitor production on all lines to ensure production plan is achieved, whilst adhering to the process controls required.
  • Investigate & implement efficiency and cost saving tasks.
  • Develop his/her team and ensure robust training and development plans are in place to raise the overall competence level of his/her team.
  • This person should have experience in production and be able to perform to the high standards achieved through BRC accreditation.

The candidate

  • Previous experience working in a production supervisor role or similar is essential.
  • Previous experience of working in the food industry is essential.
  • Knowledge of food legislation standards.
  • Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
  • Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
  • A desire to deliver results and the drive to exceed expectations.
  • Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • A team player.
  • Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.
  • Professional approach and attitude.
  • Proficient in English (literacy and numeracy).

What’s on offer?

  • Working hours are Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00
  • A starting salary commensurate with position.
  • Pension
  • 28 days annual leave 

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to Simon Norris.

Company

Job vacancies from DR Newitt DR Newitt provide recruitment services to the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Worldwide FMCG market, including manufacturing, engineering and technical jobs. Established as a recruitment agency in 2002, DR Newitt’s experience of working with customers in these core markets enables us to be a key partner in the job supply chain.DR Newitt delivers permanent, contract and interim recruitment services via specialist divisions for:

  • Executive Management Jobs
  • FMCG Jobs
  • Food Jobs
  • Engineering Jobs
  • Manufacturing Jobs
  • Jobs in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
  • Scottish Jobs

For your perfect job, call or email us

Edinburgh Office 0131 226 5060 

Manchester Office 0161 833 0181

Email us your CV to register@drnewitt.com

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0131 226 5060
Location
38 Melville Street
Edinburgh
EH3 7HA
United Kingdom

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