Production Manager Manufacturing

Agrial; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Lichfield is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Beetroot production team. You will oversee production operations, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and manage a team of over 70 staff members. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in food manufacturing and a strong understanding of quality systems. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 per annum along with benefits including an annual bonus and various employee perks.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave entitlement of 33 days

Personalized training and development

Employee discount platform

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of FMCG manufacturing to level 5.
• Experience managing teams with a headcount of 50+.
• Able to prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production operations from Raw Material intake to packaging.
• Achieve production performance KPIs while maintaining compliance.
• Support continuous improvement and manage daily audits.

Skills

Knowledge of FMCG manufacturing

Experience in food manufacturing

Team management

Knowledge of Lean tools

Strong communication skills

Understanding of quality systems

Education

Relevant H&S qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH)

Management/Leadership qualifications

Job description

Overview

Production Manager - Food Manufacturing. We have a unique opportunity for a Production Manager to join and lead our new Beetroot production team and facility at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. The Production Manager will be responsible for the production operations from Raw Material intake through to retort cooking, through to Low care packaging. The successful candidate will achieve or exceed production performance KPIs across a balanced agenda whilst maintaining compliance to the relevant health and safety and quality procedures and policies.

The Production Manager has major focus on the more systemic aspects of operations such as co-ordinating training, managing daily audits and longer-term performance monitoring, trending and improvement, for the 70 man department. The role will also help lead all department activities which will include direct management of the 2 Area Managers and the interaction with scheduling, supply chain, NPD, technical/QA, Engineering functions and other production areas.

Working hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8am-4pm

Pay: £50,000 per annum with annual bonus eligibility

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the production operations from Raw Material intake, through to retort cooking, through to Low care packaging.
• To achieve or exceed production performance KPIs across a balanced agenda whilst maintaining compliance to the relevant health and safety and quality procedures and policies.
• The role has major focus on the more systemic aspects of operations such as co-ordinating training, managing daily audits and longer-term performance monitoring, trending and improvement.
• Responsible for Health and Safety across all areas either directly or with the Area Managers. Ensure compliance to all health and safety.
• Maintain good GMP in all production areas. Be responsible for overall factory standards at all times, especially during audits.
• Be site Health & Safety and Food Safety champion and fully comply with all HR policies and quality procedures both internally and externally.
• Support the continuous improvement of the Area Manager on your team including quarterly performance reviews, target setting and coaching where required.
• Ensure that the daily stock checks are completed, and the stock accuracy is maintained at 99% or above.
• Take responsibility for the Yield performance and deliver on targets as set with the Manufacturing Manager.

Qualifications

• A good knowledge of FMCG manufacturing to level 5.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is required, ideally with experience with industrial cookers/retorts.
• Relevant H&S qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH), and qualifications in Management/Leadership is desirable.
• Experience of managing and building teams with a headcount 50+.
• Knowledge and examples of application of Lean tools and techniques including problem solving.
• Good level of mathematical capability and an understanding of yield and efficiency.
• Good communication skills and a desire to build cross functional relationships.
• Knowledge of quality systems including HACCP and corrective and preventative actions.
• Able to effectively prioritise workload to meet the needs of the department and give clear instruction with people in positions above and below the role, including reporting and presenting of information.

Benefits

An annual salary of £50,000, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits youd expect from a market leading business, including:

• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday.
• Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood.

About Us

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK's leading producers in the industry. Under the Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell around 600,000kg of products every week. Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 divisions; its not just about lettuce! As well as the 2 factories we also have a farming operation Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial\'s vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.

Next Steps

Its an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do! Were looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills andexperiencewe are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!

Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion.

Agrial Fresh Produce reserves the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

VISA Sponsorship: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. Thats why weve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.