Production Lead (Pet Food)

Production Lead (Pet Food)

Burton-on-Trent

£43,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + 24 days holiday + Defined Career Path & Progression

Are you an experienced and ambitious Production Supervisor from a food or FMCG background looking to work for a global business where you will lead the production for a rapidly growing business?

Do you have experience in a food production environment and want to work in a company where you are trusted to do your job as an expert in your field and will deliver genuine value across the company?

On offer is a role as the Senior Production Supervisor in a Food Manufacturing environment where you'll be responsible for optimising the production footprint and driving initiatives to improve the company's efficiency and growth.

As an experienced Production professional, you will be an excellent manager and leader in the business. The role has become available due to an internal promotion within the business, and the company is offering exciting opportunities for advancement.

The role:

Lead production materials planning to ensure raw materials are available on time
Place and manage orders with suppliers, balancing cost, lead times, and demand
Translate sales demand into production schedules across all shifts
Balance capacity, labour, and raw materials to meet daily/weekly targets
Lead, coach, and develop Shift Supervisors and their teams
Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and manage succession planningThe person:

Proven experience in food manufacturing production management highly desirable
Strong knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, food safety, and H&S compliance If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference: BBBH26976A

Keywords: Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Line Manager, Line Supervisor, Food manufacturing, Food Production, Meat Production, Food Production, FMCG

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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