Operations Manager Backshift

ABP UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Internal Training and Development Pro­

Employee Discounts

Employee Recognition Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Benefits Portal with discounts

Free Parking with EV charging

Onsite canteen and vending

Life Assurance

Free fruit

Job summary

ABP UK is expanding its ABP Penston site in Glasgow and currently recruiting for a production role responsible for managing retail production to meet customer orders, defined specs, timescales and targets.

You will focus on delivering quality, cost efficiency and strong health and safety compliance while developing your team and liaising with customers and the group on production matters. Full-time, on-site role with opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to meet production targets while maintaining quality.
• Strong adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to drive cost efficiency and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Meet stringent production targets and maintain the integrity of the production process.
• Minimise unit costs, maximise throughput and improve OEE.
• Uphold high quality and hygiene standards across the site.
• Develop team performance related to output, efficiency and quality.
• Drive OpEx through the department and assist the site as required.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with internal teams and customers.
• Maintain housekeeping and the state of machinery within the factory.
• Ensure throughput targets are met and participate in required meetings.
• Comply with health and safety rules and ensure staff understand requirements.
• Participate in training and monitor staff training needs.
• Carry out additional duties as reasonably requested by the manager.

Job description

About Us

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.

Role Definition:

The post holder will be responsible for managing retail production, ensuring customer orders are produced in accordance with defined specifications, timescales and targets, in a way that minimises costs and maximises efficiencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting stringent production targets and for the integrity of the production process, while minimising unit costs and achieving Yields giveaways and OEE.
• Maintaining high quality and hygiene standards throughout the site, while implementing best practise 5S initiatives
• Accountable for the team's development and performance in relation to output, efficiency and quality
• Responsible to drive OpEx through the department and assist site where required
• Clear, concise and accurate communication
• Liaise with customers and group on all matters, resolving problems for the benefit of ABP Penston
• Responsible for the housekeeping and the state of the machinery within the factory
• Ensure agreed throughput targets are met
• Attendance at meetings where required
• Adhere to company hygiene practices & safe food production
• To formulate policy to ensure effective adherence on all matters concerning health and safety and ensure all staff have a thorough understanding of what is required with respect to health and safety.
• To comply with health & safety rules, to prevent / minimise the risk of accidents
• To participate in training, in accordance with your personal training plan
• To ensure all staff are trained in line with the company best practice policy and individual training needs are regularly monitored and met
• Carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested by the manager.

What's in it for You?

• Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Training and Development Programmes
• Employee discounts offered by customers
• Employee Recognition Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Benefits Portal inclusive of technology discounts, vehicle leasing etc
• Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
• Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
• Life Assurance
• Free fruit