Head of Production
- Recruiter
- Vet Finders
- Location
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Haverhill
East of EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- 60000.00 - 75000.00 GBP Annual + pension, shares in the business
- Posted
- 23 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2022
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
CALLING ALL HEADS OF PRODUCTION WE RE HIRING! Role: Head of Production (Food Manufacturing) Hours: Permanent, Full time, 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday Location: Haverhill, Suffolk At VF Recruitment we are proud to work in partnership with such a fresh and forward–thinking organisation such as this. Our client is on a mission to revolutionize animal health by applying scientific discovery to the freshest ingredients and customized portioning in search of the perfect pet food. The R&D team is charged with improving animal health by adopting clear innovation in the fields of nutritional formulation, palatability assessment and enhancement, novel product development, and mining data to provide real–world solutions to the most pressing problems facing pets. The purpose of your role as Head of Production is to manage the performance of the manufacturing function, ensuring all KPI s are consistently met. This will be achieved through employing GMP and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in every aspect of day–to–day operations. Key tasks: Ensure safe, compliant, quality, efficient and effective operation of the manufacturing site and production processes. Leads, manages and motivates the team of Production Team Leaders and manufacturing staff in the delivery of consistently high standards of product quality, operational excellence, and customer service. Developing and executing the manufacturing strategy to maximise operational effectiveness. Planning and organising the manufacturing functions and structure to ensure capacity and capability are able to meet agreed requirements for safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance (SQDCP). Working closely with the Procurement, Fulfilment, Technical and Finance team to ensure a quick and pragmatic resolution to any issues which may affect production effectiveness and product quality. Lead the production team including the daily management of performance, training, and development as required. Inspiring manufacturing teams to challenge existing processes and implementing solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the production systems/processes. Ensure the facility complies with all relevant legal and technical requirements relating to product safety. Promote, encourage and deliver a Total Quality Management approach to processes and practices. Ensuring costs are minimised through the best possible utilisation of plant, equipment, staff and consumable purchases. Implementing all the company s procedures and policies. Communicating any problems or challenges to senior management. Producing high quality, factual KPI management reports for the Weekly Operations meeting including corrective actions and focus points. What are we looking for? At least 5 years of experience as a Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager from a food manufacturing background, with a track record of delivering effective manufacturing strategies, systems, processes and policies. Degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or equivalent. Excellent knowledge of implementing continuous improvement & operational excellence philosophies including lean and six sigma. Excellent leadership, people management skills and communication A strong awareness of and full commitment to the adherence of health and safety guidelines. What we offer: Competitive salary and a MacBook Career defining opportunity in being instrumental to scaling our brand, fast 25 days holiday every year plus your birthday off Discount on all our products AXA Health Insurance including optical and dental Yearly personal development budget Company pension