Packing Manager

3 weeks ago


Irlam, United Kingdom Birtwistles Food Group Full time

Are you an experienced Production or Packing Manager looking for a new challenge in a busy factory environment?

A rapidly expanding, successful group that encompasses all aspects of the meat trade is recruiting a Packing Manager for our site in Irlam, Manchester.

Why Choose Us?

Our business, which is a catering butcher, has over 100 years of experience in the meat and farming industries. All products are prepared in the factory daily to each customer's specifications, packaged and labelled to and above legislation, and delivered directly throughout the UK.

We pride ourselves on being a people-focused business. Our goal is to support our team in achieving their career goals. We do this by providing a working environment that offers opportunity, support, scope, and pace of change.

Our culture is the foundation of our business and is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values statements.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of all aspects of the Packing Department, as detailed below:

Organise and plan the production of the Packing Department on days, ensuring all orders are produced to the correct specification.
Meet KPI targets both agreed and set with the Factory Manager and General Manager and work to and deliver agreed budget targets for costs and head counts.
Ensure all finished products and work-in-progress are correctly labelled for traceability, and that all packing records are completed.
Ensure good housekeeping of the packing and seasoning areas.
Train and mentor the Packing team.
Administrate holiday shift patterns with the Factory Manager and in accordance with company policy, ensuring all necessary cover is in place.
Liaise with HR regarding timekeeping and absences, complying with the company absence procedure & policy, discipline and grievance.We welcome applications for this Packing Manager role from candidates with skills in operations, production, packing, leadership, training, coaching, time management, HR, KPIs, and reporting, or as an Assistant Manager, Operations Manager, Factory Manager, Production Manager, or Supervisor.

Bring your experience to a growing company that supports your career development - apply today

Benefits

Discounted staff sales
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Employee of the Month bonus
On-site car parking
Christmas hamper
Birthday vouchers

Additional Information

Working hours are Sunday to Thursday, 08.00-17.00

This role will require some flexibility in the working hours to meet the needs of the business.

Essential Skills

No formal qualifications are required for this Packing Manager role, and full training will be provided; however, it would be advantageous if you have supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced operations, packing, or production environment and significant experience supervising or managing staff.

Desirable Skills

Experience in the food/meat industry would be advantageous
Good communication skills
Ability to develop good working relationships with managers in other areas of the business to deliver common goals in terms of profitability and provision of agreed service levels
Willingness to embrace change and develop people within your team
The ability to work to tight deadlines
A strong commercial understanding of the business

About Company

Birtwistle's started life as a family butcher over 100 years ago. Since then, the business has changed dramatically and none more so than in recent years.

In 2003, MJ Birtwistle & Co Ltd was established and marked the start of a new era in our history. Since then, growth has been dramatic, with the business expanding from one site at Worsley to eight sites across the UK.

We're always looking for great people to come and work with us. If you've got the right passion, drive, and will to succeed, then we'll nurture it and give you the opportunities to forge a successful career at Birtwistle's


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