Manufacturing Operations Leader

1 month ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Permanent Futures Full time
About the Role

Permanent Futures has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Packing Supervisor to join a leading, global, billion-pound food manufacturer. This role offers a unique chance to lead a highly experienced and skilled manufacturing team in delivering sustainable processes resulting in quality products being manufactured safely at the lowest cost.

The successful candidate will be fully responsible for the department when on shift and will make key business decisions concerning management of personnel, production, and its quality, cost control, safety, and service in the absence of direct line management.

About You:

  • You will have experience within food manufacturing at a Supervisor/Team Leader level and possess line management experience, including performance management and development.
  • Computer literacy and competence in Microsoft applications are essential.
  • A passion to motivate, coach, and develop a team is crucial for success.
  • Food Safety Level 3 minimum and IOSH Managing Safely qualifications are desired but not required.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

  1. Line Management of the 4 Team Leaders and over 30 Operators in the area of responsibility.
  2. Working alongside the Planning department to sign off daily plans.
  3. Responsible for all aspects of training and developing teams, including devising skills matrices, implementation of SOPs, identifying skills gaps, developing training plans, maintenance of core training, consistent delivery of Shop floor training, and maintenance of training records.
  4. Responsible for recruitment, staff movements, and succession planning.
  5. Creating a positive culture to foster good morale and working conditions for staff using established tools and mechanisms.

Estimated Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a competitive benefits package. If you are a motivated and experienced leader looking to take your career to the next level, please apply for more information on this exciting opportunity.



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