Production Manager

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

• Newly Created Production Manager role for a Growing Food Manufacturer
• Lancashire Based, Food Manufacturer, Huge Potential

About Our Client

Currently working with a growing Food Manufacturer, located in Lancashire, as they look to hire a Production Manager. The business has been experiencing significant growth, having a T/O of £25 million+, and recently invested in their Lancashire operation as they look to further develop and expand their operations. Key to the success of the role will be helping to modernize production operations, lead and develop their production team (2 direct reports, 24+ overall), and work closely with the SLT function to support business growth. A typical week for the successful candidate will be approximately 40 hours straddling a 2 shift pattern.

Job Description

The Production Manager's responsibilities will be as follows:

• Reporting to the Managing Director and board, this role will have overall responsibility for the running of the prep room.
• Managing Labour and Production Plans across the site.
• Stock management - ensuring correct stock levels for both day and night shifts is business critical.
• Drive a recent ERP implementation on-site to improve both usage and consequent efficiencies.
• Training of supervisors and staff.
• Providing management information on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Implementing processes and procedures, then ensuring staff adherence.
• Leading the audit for the prep room.
• Working with the procurement team on direct and indirect stock.
• Dealing with external stakeholders such as engineers or electricians.
• Managing up to the Operations and Managing Directors.

The Successful Applicant

Ideally, the successful candidate for the Production Manager role will have the following background:

• Previous experience running a production operation of a similar scale.
• The ability to demonstrate operational strategy and capabilities.
• Highly organized.
• Proactive in identifying issues before they arise.
• Passionate about training and mentoring staff, with a preference for internal promotions.
• Experience working in FMCG, ideally in food manufacturing and under BRC or a similar standard.
• Experience with HACCP would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

Competitive Basic
Newly created role with the ability to scope Function
Growing Business with YoY Growth
Opportunity to Develop Career