Job Title: Site Production Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Bedford & Milton Keynes area M1 A1 commute Zone
Client: Global FMCG Manufacturer
Job Reward: £60-75k Target Band Plus Bonus
However, applications taken on skills and experience, future fit succession, as this business continues to transform and grow
We're searching for a Site Production Manager , a highly visible and inclusive leader, reporting to the Site General Manager. You will inspire positive change and drive efficiency within a modern, purpose-built FMCG manufacturing site, highly profitable and automated. You will help drive a cultural change programme, so its not a BAU role.
Part of a Global multi-site FMCG company
Days based role, 37.5-hour week
You will be at the forefront of leading a dedicated, highly skilled and diverse operations team. Your role isn't just to lead – it's to improve, challenge, transform, empower, mentor, and win! Everyday!
You will collaborate with a talented and diverse team, committed to producing top quality FMCG products, every day,
Your responsibilities – Site Production Manager
Provide leadership to diverse production, process and packaging units, leading and driving change through your shift managers and FLM’s, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to quality standards
Accountable for developing, executing and owning the long-term efficiency improvement plan for the factory
DRIVING Autonomous Maintenance progress in line with the Autonomous Maintenance plan with engineering
Direct line management of the production team members, up to 280, including performance management, absence management and reporting
Work closely with the Site Engineering Manager to ensure asset reliability is delivered, through adherence to planned maintenance
Own production plans for short- and long-term planning
Use operational metrics to identify and analyse route cause , implementing corrective actions, to win, everyday
Develop & own productivity roadmap, delivering cost savings to agreed target levels through operational excellence programme
Management, alongside the Shift Leaders of the daily processes and labour to consistently deliver the production plan
Develop and drive strategies for process optimisation, cost reduction, and meeting production targets
Analyse production metrics for continuous improvement and lead initiatives to enhance performance
Ensuring the effective running of the Production function on a day-to-day basis to to deliver the site’s Production Plan in line with Group initiatives to achieve service excellence
Responsible for driving productivity through effective monitoring of process performance to ensure the production plan can be delivered
Role Requirements – Site Production Manager
Demonstrable experience in managing large manufacturing operations, with a focus on driving performance and efficiency
A natural leader with a history of inspiring teams and a commitment to safety and quality, undergoing cultural transformation
Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of production logistics, supply management, and contract negotiation
Strong operational & manufacturing leadership experience in the Complex Manufacturing/Food and Drink Manufacturing/FMCG related industry, with experience in TPM, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools
Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment
Demonstrated abilities in Analytics, problem solving and team building
Ideally FMCG or food and drink preferred open to time sensitive complex manufacturing
Strong Production background, related degree desirable
Must have experience of managing teams in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of lean process and experience in lean manufacturing environments
Strong / proven leadership skill and experience
Can lead and inspire teams
Has specific knowledge and experience of Operational Management
What’s on Offer – Site Production Manager
Highly competitive salary and benefits programme including bonus
Autonomy to shape and execute your vision
A highly skilled, long serving production team
A global employer, with Global career development opportunities
Chance to work with an awesome established SLT team embarking upon the next stage of business growth
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Candidates who are a Factory Manager, Production Manager, Senior Production Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Arae Production Manager, Site Manufacturing Manager, may be suitable for this position.
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