Manager Production jobs in United Kingdom

Production Manager Nights

My client, an FMCG manufacturer based in the Caerphilly area, is currently looking for a Production Manager to oversee the manufacturing processes on the night shift. You will be responsible for ensuring that production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely while meeting quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Manufacture all products according to plan, specification, and quality, while minimising waste. Ensure all tasks are done cost-effectively using modern lean manufacturing techniques.
• Understand the upcoming requirements in terms of production, resources, skills, and materials for the next day, week, and month.
• Communicate and take action on all KPIs: labour costs, yield, wastage, customer service, plan completion, quality reports, absence, and other related KPIs. Maintain site communications.
• Ensure all team members are trained, understand their objectives, meet standards, are reliable, punctual, and motivated.
• Ensure all employees are trained and signed off on relevant tasks. Liaise with the training department to keep records up to date and develop training plans.
• Have trained deputies for key roles to cover absences.
• Manage performance, conduct, attendance, investigations, suspensions, and disciplinary actions, up to dismissal with HR support.
• Coordinate with the Head of Operations on recruitment issues.
• Implement a process for employees to complete return-to-work forms after any absence and keep management informed of absence issues.
• Lead departmental tiered meetings.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation and IT system information related to production, H&S, and technical matters.
• Maintain a safe working environment, including cleanliness, PPE compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to SSOW procedures. Engage staff in health and safety improvements.
• Collaborate with NPD and technical teams for production trials and new product launches.
• Work with other departments to resolve issues and provide solutions in line with company policies and specifications. Report beyond-control issues to the Head of Operations.

Job Requirements:

• Experience as a Production Manager in the FMCG industry.
• Strong background in supply chain management, continuous improvement, mechanical knowledge, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work night shift, 6 pm - 6 am, 7 days a fortnight.
• Based in a commutable distance from Caerphilly.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Salary & Benefits:

• £40,000 - £45,000
• Full benefits to be discussed.

Bennett & Gane Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

Bennett & Gane Recruitment is a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams in various industries.

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