Production Manager

We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Production Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be an effective leader who can deliver operational targets, develop high-performing teams, maintain exceptional food safety and quality.
Responsibilities:
• To ensure all operations and activities within their remit of control are
conducted in a Safe manner and in accordance with site Health & Safety
policy and in accordance with the site Quality Policy
• Lead, manage and motivate the site teams, coaching and encouraging people
to achieve results that meet targets and objectives (e.g. Right first time)
• Responsible for the entire planning function and data collection/stock and entry
relating to efficiency measurement for the site with direct focus on both daily
and strategic matters (in the absence of site planner)
• Challenge forecasts to ensure high forecasting accuracy and develop
monitoring mechanisms to enable review and improvement of demand
forecast accuracy (in the absence of site planner)
• Responsible for ensuring all the planning matrix’s/tools used on site are
updated and accurate in line with new launches and De-lists (in the absence of
site planner)
• Liaise with the buying team to ensure required raw /packaging materials are in
stock (in the absence of site planner)
• Review and challenge the daily/weekly plan for the site with the High Care
Area Manager to hit the labour targets.
• To ensure staff is trained and allocated as per the job function and training
matrix is updated accordingly.
Requirements:
* Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG
* environment, ideally with experience working within a High Care production area.
* Confident managing production teams.
* Knowledge of BRC Food Safety Standards and audit preparation.
* Experience with production planning, forecasting, labour management, and stock control systems.
* Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy