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Production/Operations Manager

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Job Introduction

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Production Manager to lead the operation at Tillery Valley Foods. In this role, you will be responsible for all day to day aspects of production including control of labour, materials and overheads despite variations in volume and revenue, ensuring high operational standards in line with legislation, Health & Safety and certification requirements.

 

Role Responsibility

  • Lead and manage the production teams across all shifts, ensuring a high quality service is delivered
  • Deliver the daily production requirements in line with planning and business needs – focusing on the On time, in Full and Right First Time principles
  • Develop strong working relationships with operational colleagues to deliver the site KPI’s and to ensure operational excellence is achieved and maintained.
  • Focus on continual improvement and innovation to improve process efficiencies and to investigate cost saving opportunities within production
  • Ensure continued compliance with all aspects of food safety, quality, regulatory and health & safety requirements
  • Control all relevant cost centres by ensure the close management of direct labour, materials, wastage and overheads
  • Successful delivery of any site projects aimed at improving operational effectiveness, driving compliance, increasing profitability or improving competitiveness

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience in a similar role - Graduate calibre desirable
  • A competent professional with experience at a senior level of managing production teams within a low risk and high care food manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of the principles of lean manufacturing
  • A dynamic and innovative individual with a proven track record of delivery and the ability to work individually but more importantly as part of a team
  • A strong, motivated leader with proven experience of driving improvements in operational effectiveness and standards
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate, engage and develop people at all levels
  • Experience of working successfully with accrediting and regulatory bodies and implementing associated programmes.
  • A flexible approach to working and committed to occasional night shifts and weekend working
  • A ‘can do’ approach with a  positive mind-set
  • Demonstrates high levels of emotional and political intelligence

 

 

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

 

Salary £Competitive
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/19/RF1197/ZD
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 31 October, 2018
Job Category Operations
Business Unit UK Tech and Services
Location Abertillery, Wales
Posted on 16 August, 2018

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