Due to a site expansion at our Lichfield Head Office, we have an opportunity for a Production Manager to join, create, and lead a
new production team
for Beetroot products at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. The Production Manager will be responsible for the production operations from Raw Material intake through to Low care packaging. The successful candidate will achieve or exceed production performance KPIs across a balanced agenda whilst maintaining compliance to the relevant health and safety and quality procedures and policies. The role has major focus on the more systemic aspects of operations such as co-ordinating training, managing daily audits and longer-term performance monitoring, trending and improvement. The role will also help lead all department activities which will include the management of area managers and the interaction with scheduling, supply chain, NPD, technical/QA, Engineering functions and other production areas. Working hours: 8am-4pm, Sunday to Thursday. Pay: £50,000 per annum with annual bonus eligibility Main Responsibilities To be responsible for the production operations from Raw Material intake through to Low care packaging. To achieve or exceed production performance KPIs across a balanced agenda whilst maintaining compliance to the relevant health and safety and quality procedures and policies. The role has major focus on the more systemic aspects of operations such as co-ordinating training, managing daily audits and longer-term performance monitoring, trending and improvement. Responsible for Health and Safety across all areas either directly or with the Area Managers. Ensure compliance to all health and safety. Maintain good GMP in all production areas. Be responsible for overall factory standards at all times, especially during audits. Be site Health & Safety and Food Safety champion and fully comply with all HR policies and quality procedures both internally and externally. Support the continuous improvement of the Area Manager on your team including quarterly performance reviews, target setting and coaching where required. Ensure that the daily stock checks are completed, and the stock accuracy is maintained at 99% or above. Report any inaccuracies to the Manufacturing Manager. Take responsibility for the Yield performance and deliver on targets as set with the Manufacturing Manager. Developing robust succession plan for department. Stand in for the Manufacturing Manager when needed, covering holidays or periods of absence. Skills and Experience Required A good knowledge of FMCG manufacturing to level 5. Relevant H&S qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH). Experience of managing and building teams with a headcount >30. Relevant Management and Leadership qualifications/training especially within Disciplinary & Grievance and conducting investigations. Knowledge and examples of application of Lean tools and techniques including problem solving. Good level of mathematical capability and an understanding of yield and efficiency. Good communication skills and a desire to build cross functional relationships. Knowledge of quality systems including HACCP and corrective and preventative actions. Able to effectively prioritise workload to meet the needs of the department. Able to give clear instruction and engage/communicate with people in positions above and below the role including reporting and presenting of information. What You Will Get In Return An annual salary of £50,000, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business. About Us Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion. Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship:
Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. Job Type: Permanent Pay: £50,000.00 per year Work Location: In person Reference ID: 266289INDL
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new production team
for Beetroot products at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. The Production Manager will be responsible for the production operations from Raw Material intake through to Low care packaging. The successful candidate will achieve or exceed production performance KPIs across a balanced agenda whilst maintaining compliance to the relevant health and safety and quality procedures and policies. The role has major focus on the more systemic aspects of operations such as co-ordinating training, managing daily audits and longer-term performance monitoring, trending and improvement. The role will also help lead all department activities which will include the management of area managers and the interaction with scheduling, supply chain, NPD, technical/QA, Engineering functions and other production areas. Working hours: 8am-4pm, Sunday to Thursday. Pay: £50,000 per annum with annual bonus eligibility Main Responsibilities To be responsible for the production operations from Raw Material intake through to Low care packaging. To achieve or exceed production performance KPIs across a balanced agenda whilst maintaining compliance to the relevant health and safety and quality procedures and policies. The role has major focus on the more systemic aspects of operations such as co-ordinating training, managing daily audits and longer-term performance monitoring, trending and improvement. Responsible for Health and Safety across all areas either directly or with the Area Managers. Ensure compliance to all health and safety. Maintain good GMP in all production areas. Be responsible for overall factory standards at all times, especially during audits. Be site Health & Safety and Food Safety champion and fully comply with all HR policies and quality procedures both internally and externally. Support the continuous improvement of the Area Manager on your team including quarterly performance reviews, target setting and coaching where required. Ensure that the daily stock checks are completed, and the stock accuracy is maintained at 99% or above. Report any inaccuracies to the Manufacturing Manager. Take responsibility for the Yield performance and deliver on targets as set with the Manufacturing Manager. Developing robust succession plan for department. Stand in for the Manufacturing Manager when needed, covering holidays or periods of absence. Skills and Experience Required A good knowledge of FMCG manufacturing to level 5. Relevant H&S qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH). Experience of managing and building teams with a headcount >30. Relevant Management and Leadership qualifications/training especially within Disciplinary & Grievance and conducting investigations. Knowledge and examples of application of Lean tools and techniques including problem solving. Good level of mathematical capability and an understanding of yield and efficiency. Good communication skills and a desire to build cross functional relationships. Knowledge of quality systems including HACCP and corrective and preventative actions. Able to effectively prioritise workload to meet the needs of the department. Able to give clear instruction and engage/communicate with people in positions above and below the role including reporting and presenting of information. What You Will Get In Return An annual salary of £50,000, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business. About Us Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion. Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship:
Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. Job Type: Permanent Pay: £50,000.00 per year Work Location: In person Reference ID: 266289INDL
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