Production Manager | Wednesbury

Avara Foods; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a motivated Production Manager to join their Wednesbury site. You will oversee operational output, lead a team, and ensure compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has proven experience in production management and excellent leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits and a dynamic working atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional shift allowance

33 days holiday allowance

6% pension

Life assurance

Lifestyle benefits

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Management experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations.
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational output within designated factory area.
• Lead and develop a team of Section Managers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Time management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

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, with careers spanning a range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A Little About Our Wednesbury Site

Our advanced manufacturing site in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is our newest site, with around £4.7 million invested into state-of-the-art facilities. It is a flagship Added Value centre for Avara, employing over 150 people to supply the UK’s largest supermarkets and popular restaurants.

About The Role

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a proven track record in people management? Do you have experience in an FMCG environment and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing operation? We are an inclusive, forward-thinking business seeking a highly competent and motivated Production Manager to join our Site Operations Team, based at the Wednesbury site.

The role is site-based, operating 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 rotation you may be the senior responsible person on shift for all operational activities in support of agreed outputs and stock management for the shift. You will lead and develop a team of Section Managers to drive both individual and departmental performance, focusing on leadership, management and continuous improvement of Production areas and colleagues to meet and exceed customer expectations. You will meet all requirements in terms of legislation and company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products.

What will your key responsibilities as a Production Manager include?

• Meeting all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products.
• Line management and leadership of Section Managers within their zone in all aspects of the colleague lifecycle, coaching and mentoring for development.
• Being the Zone lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning, coordination 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 initiative and with direction from the Senior Leadership Team.
• Chairing all SICs and providing direct feedback to the Site Manager, seeking support and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Directing activities across key functional areas to ensure the right priorities are focused on through effective resource utilization during the shift.
• Providing feedback and analysing the effectiveness of new projects, policies and procedures to senior management.
• Ensuring consistency in the application of the Company’s policies and procedures.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Experienced Section Manager or Team Leader with management experience in a similar production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of continuous improvement in a production environment and implementing change through effective management.
• 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 reach their capabilities.

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods

As a Production Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

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 retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments

What happens after you apply

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted by a Resourcing Officer to discuss your application and CV further. You’ll have the chance to ask questions about the role. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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