Production Team Manager
24 hours ago
Northwich
Production Team Manager North West Up to £40,000 + Excellent Benefits 4 on 4 off Days Are you an experienced Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor or Team Manager looking to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business? Our client is a highly regarded food manufacturer with a strong reputation for investing in its people and operations. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Team Manager to lead and develop a production team within their busy manufacturing operation in the North West. The Role Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will take responsibility for leading a production team, ensuring the daily production plan is achieved safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading, motivating and developing your production team, • Delivering production plans on time, in full and to specification, • Driving KPIs including OEE, yield, waste, productivity and plan attainment, • Managing labour planning, attendance, performance and engagement, • Ensuring food safety, HACCP, GMP and health & safety standards are maintained, • Driving continuous improvement and supporting site improvement projects, • Ensuring machinery and production processes operate efficiently, • Working closely with Technical, Engineering and other departments, • Maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and factory performanceThe Candidate We are looking for an experienced people manager with a background in food manufacturing, FMCG or another fast-paced production environment. You will ideally have: • Previous experience leading teams within a manufacturing environment, • Strong people management and communication skills, • Knowledge of HACCP, BRC, hygiene and health & safety standards, • Experience of managing production KPIs and driving improvements, • An understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, • A hands-on, positive leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop others This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful food manufacturing business offering a competitive package and genuine opportunities for further career development. Salary: Up to £40,000 + Excellent Benefits Shift: 4 on 4 off Days Location: North West JBRP1_UKTJ