Interim Head of Manufacturing
3 days ago
Blackburn
We are one of the fastest growing Pet Food manufacturers in the UK, now seeking a strategic and hands-on operational leader to join our team as Head of Manufacturing. Pets Choice Company Information Pets Choice is a +£100million supplier of leading FMCG Branded Pet Food and Pet Products. Our products range from Food & Treats, Toys & Accessories to Animal Health. Our portfolio of brands include: Webbox, Bob Martin, TastyBone, Felight, Spikes, WildThings and Meatiful. Role Overview Reporting to the Head of Group Operations, you will be an integral part of the business with a high degree of responsibility. Not only will you focus on supporting and leading the operational team to deliver outstanding results, but you’ll also play a key role in providing inspirational leadership and direction to keep the team safe, engaged, focused and able to deliver to their full long-term potential. Responsibilities include: • Responsibility for 3 Blackburn Manufacturing sites., • Leadership of Operations Managers and key operations staff with an indirect team of 200., • Departments include Engineering, Production, Production Planning, Packing and H&S., • Oversee all operational activity to optimize productivity and drive efficiency., • Ensure we produce safe, quality products for our customers., • Support with leading CAPEX projects and other CI based initiatives., • Ensuring that KPIs are achieved, meeting operational objectives and exceeding customer expectations., • Work with cross functional teams to deliver company objectives. What are we looking for? • A proven track record gained from an FMCG Food manufacturing environment, along with sound GMP and BRC experience., • Experience within the meat industry would be an advantage., • Excellent understanding of quality control standards and practices., • Energetic leader with a hands-on approach. Ability to engage, manage, coach and develop a team., • Experience in Engineering would be an advantage., • A strong analytical thinker that can use data to drive operational change and efficiency., • Strong understanding of budget creation/management and resource allocation., • Ability to influence and build strong relationships., • Resilient, optimistic and adaptable to change., • A ‘can do’ attitude and track record of delivering continuous improvement projects., • Ability to lead and operate as part of a team on projects, both from a capital and process engineering perspective., • Excellent communications skills with the ability to work with cross functional teams to optimise performance and plan in a complex organisation., • Experience with Lean management is essential., • Experience of CI management / OpEx lead is desirable.