Production Manager

AVARA FOODS LIMITED; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Production Manager for its Wednesbury site. The role involves overseeing operational output and managing a team in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Candidates should have experience in production management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a pension plan and various lifestyle perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional shift allowance

33 days holiday allowance

6% pension

Life assurance

Cashback perks and exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Section Manager or Team Leader in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Proven track record in people management within an FMCG environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational output and KPIs in the factory area.
• Lead and develop a team of Section Managers.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, health & safety, and quality standards.

Skills

People management

Continuous improvement

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to Operations across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Production Manager to join our Site Operations Team, based at our Wednesbury site. The role is site based, in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. The working pattern is Monday to Friday 15:30 - 00:30.

What will you be doing as a Production Manager

As a Production Manager you will be accountable for the operational output within your designated factory area to ensure KPIs, targets and business objectives are met. Depending on the rotation you may be the senior responsible person on shift for all operational activities in support of the agreed outputs and stock management for the shift. You will lead and develop a team of Section Managers to drive both individual and departmental performances. You will focus on leadership, management and continuous improvement of Production areas and colleagues working in them, resulting in meeting and exceeding customer expectations. You will meet all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure, and products.

• Meeting all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products.
• Responsibility for the line management and leadership of Section Managers within their zone in all aspects of the colleague lifecycle, championing their learning and development through coaching and mentoring.
• Being the Zone lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning, co-ordination and delivery.
• Being the Zone lead on all food safety, health & safety and quality standards adherence.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within your Zone and across the site, using your own initiative and with direction from the Senior Leadership Team.
• Chairing all SICs and provide direct feedback to the Site Manager, seeking support and advice when required or escalating issues as appropriate.
• Directing activities across key functional areas to ensure that the right priorities for the duration of the shift are focused on through effective resource utilisation.
• Providing feedback and analysing effectiveness of any new projects, policies and procedures to senior management.
• Ensuring the consistency in application of the Company's policies and procedures.

What you'll need to be successful

• An experienced Section Manager or Team Leader who has managed teams in a similar production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Production Manager with a proven track record in people management, preferably in an FMCG environment; ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing operation and experience of continuous improvement in production settings.
• Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations.
• Proven people management skills in a diverse and demanding environment with the ability to lead and motivate the team.
• Excellent communicator at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and analytical skills.
• Experience of coaching, developing and mentoring a team to ensure they are reaching their capabilities.

About Avara Foods

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and to the customer door, offering a range of career paths across functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms. Our Wednesbury site is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, investing in state-of-the-art facilities and employing over 150 people.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Additional shift allowance
• 33 days holiday allowance
• 6% pension
• Life assurance/insurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments