Packing Team Manager
hace 10 días
Normanton
Packing Team Manager Location: Normanton About Us ASR Group® is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, producing trusted brands including Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. Across North America and Europe, we operate multiple sugar refineries, mills, and innovative product lines—including Tellus® compostable tableware, made from sustainable sugarcane fibre. We are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where our people can thrive. The Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Packing Team Manager to lead our packing operations across 8 high‑speed packing lines, supporting the production of up to 60,000 tonnes of product annually. This is a key leadership position responsible for performance, efficiency, safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the department. If you are a strong people leader with a passion for operational excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead the packing team (approx. 30 employees) to meet or exceed annual production targets., • Monitor and report on production performance for each line., • Partner with Planning and Maintenance teams to coordinate production schedules, changeovers, and planned maintenance., • Manage operating costs within budget, with a focus on labour and contract spend., • Improve technical performance using KPIs such as OEE., • Drive improvements in safety, hygiene, and quality, ensuring audit compliance and corrective actions where needed., • Reduce waste—including packaging material, downtime, and process inefficiencies., • Champion LEAN principles and support the site’s Continuous Improvement culture., • Deliver small improvement projects and support large-scale corporate initiatives., • Foster a positive, engaging environment aligned with our Employer of Choice values. Work Experience • Background in food processing, FMCG, or high‑volume manufacturing., • Experience managing multiple high‑speed packing lines and leading a team of 20+., • Knowledge of safety management systems (risk assessments, permits to work, auditing, etc.)., • Understanding of BRC or similar quality management systems., • Hands‑on application of LEAN tools in an established CI environment., • Experience with CAPEX projects, installation, and commissioning (desirable)., • Awareness of automated control systems (desirable). Qualifications • Degree in an Engineering discipline – essential., • Formal LEAN Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement training – desirable.