General Manager - Manufacturing

Weetabix; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to inspire and guide manufacturing teams in optimizing performance. This role emphasizes data-driven decision-making to influence key performance indicators such as Safety, Quality, and Productivity. The ideal candidate will possess operational knowledge in a large FMCG environment and be well-versed in Lean Manufacturing Systems. With a focus on continuous improvement and team engagement, this role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a range of flexible benefits to support employees throughout their lives. If you're driven by excellence and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Car allowance

Healthcare plan

Double matched ER contributed pension scheme

Annual salary review

Maternity pay

Paternity leave

Flexible working policies

Working parents support group

Access to counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience in a large FMCG/CPG environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Systems and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide manufacturing teams to enhance performance.
• Oversee manufacturing processes to meet targets and ensure compliance.

Skills

Operational knowledge in FMCG/CPG

Lean Manufacturing Systems

Leadership and team-building

Problem-solving

Strategic goal focus

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Higher level education

Tools

Modern manufacturing methodologies

Planning systems

Job description

We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.

We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes.

We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply!

Closing date: 18th April

Interview process: 2 Stage Interview Process

Working pattern: On-Site Working

The recipe!

The main objective of this role is to inspire and guide our manufacturing teams to enhance cluster performance. This will be achieved by optimising resource allocation and prioritisation, all grounded in data-driven decision-making. Your efforts will significantly influence key performance indicators such as Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery, and Morale.

• Oversee the manufacturing process to meet capability, capacity, and profit targets aligned with the manufacturing strategy.
• Build and lead a motivated manufacturing team across plants, ensuring engagement and performance.
• Implement Food Safety and Health and Safety Strategies to deliver safe products and minimise community impact.
• Ensure compliance of cluster facilities and services with legal standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture, adopting best practices and standard procedures for cost-effective manufacturing.
• Maintain resource levels for effective training, projects, and NPD trials.
• Integrate engineering activities with plant operations to ensure minimal disruption from maintenance and new asset deployment.

Non-negotiables:

• Operational knowledge in a large FMCG/CPG environment
• Familiar with modern manufacturing methodologies and planning systems
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Systems
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Driven for excellence, with focus on strategic goals
• Utilises external insights for performance assessment
• Creative and open-minded in problem-solving
• Alignment to Weetabix values
• Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
• Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise

Nice to haves:

• Higher level education and relevant previous experience
• Food Manufacturing experience

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Annual Flexible benefits

• Annual bonus
• Double matched ER contributed pension scheme
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan

We believe in supporting our employees throughout all stages of their lives, which is why we offer:

• Maternity Pay / Paternity leave
• Dependants and Carers Leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment
• Neonatal Care Leave
• Flexible Working Policies
• Working Parents Support Group

Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.