Client Details
Our client is a well established manufacturing company based in Liverpool
Description
The principal focus of the role will be managing the production function, including Extrusion, Conversion and all operations. The position will be responsible for managing the Health & Safety standards and driving through Safety standards/culture and behavioural change. Responsibility will include line management of Production staff as well as maintaining sound employee relations. The role will involve regular liaison with the Technical & Quality functions to ensure that the necessary high standards of quality are met and exceed customer expectations, and all accreditation standards, including BRC, ISO9001, ISO 14001, and food hygiene, are maintained. The role will also involve assisting with both product improvement and product development
Manage production staff holidays and shift cover
Ensure daily workflow will achieve production schedules and dispatch deadlines.
Lead continuous improvement activities in operations to deliver improvements in productivity, reduction in waste, and quality
Ensure the skills development of all operational employees to ensure they possess the correct skill levels to perform in the role and meet the targets of the business.
Ensure shop floor data information is completed, on time, and accurate.
Hold daily team meetings and ensure good employee communication, training, safety, and absence management, ensuring compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
Deliver objectives as set by the Managing Director to support business growth.
Work with the QA & Technical function to ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained, initiating corrective actions where required
Responsibility for the Environmental Agency, packaging waste, and CCA reporting.
Liaise with the sales team on new business opportunities and product developmentProfile
Proven experience in managing production teams
A Strong operations / manufacturing leader in an industrial or FMCG background
Organizational and leadership skills
Strong commercial acumen
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Experience in running extrusion and/or conversion equipment
Computer literacy would be helpful, but training will be given
Able to drive performance with a strong sense of urgency, in a demanding customer-focused
environment.
Excellent communicator
Great attention to detail
Organised and calm under pressure
Friendly, approachable, and flexible - a team player
Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates "can-do" attitude
Leads by example, but effective delegator.Job Offer
£70,000 to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year