Dry Blending Production Lead - Lean & KPI Focus

Griffith Foods Inc.; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Foods is recruiting a Dry Blending Production Manager in the United Kingdom to plan and control Dry Blending activities, directing staff, plant and materials to meet budget and quality standards.

You will manage daily KPI performance, drive lean initiatives, and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely, cost-effective production while upholding H&S, GMP and quality guidelines. This role focuses on operational excellence and staff development.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years in food manufacturing.
• Min 3 years in people management within production.
• Computer literate with Microsoft applications.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Lean manufacturing experience with relevant techniques.
• Operational background with proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Plan staff and materials to achieve production targets as per budget; monitor and adjust as needed.
• Develop and maintain structure within Dry Blending to allocate duties and supervisory roles.
• Maintain high standards to ensure consistent, first-time quality output.
• Achieve daily KPIs and escalate issues to senior management.
• Ensure cost-effective waste controls within Dry Blending.
• Manage KPI measurement systems: Yield, Downtime, OEE.
• Coordinate with internal departments on communication affecting service levels.
• Adhere to H&S, Hygiene, GMP and Quality guidelines for all team members.
• Coordinate stock takes and cycle counts with warehouse and supply chain.
• Deliver training plans and lean initiatives aligned with site strategy.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Operational planning

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Management qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Griffith Foods is recruiting a Dry Blending Production Manager in the United Kingdom to plan and control Dry Blending activities, directing staff, plant and materials to meet budget and quality standards.

You will manage daily KPI performance, drive lean initiatives, and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely, cost-effective production while upholding H&S, GMP and quality guidelines. This role focuses on operational excellence and staff development.