Manufacturing Labour Strategist

3 days ago


Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Riverside Recruitment Full time

Company Overview:

Riverside Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment services, and we are currently seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Labour Strategist to join our team.

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Labour Strategist to join our client's large manufacturing site in the heart of Carlisle. As a key member of the site's leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring customer demand, labour, and training are balanced across all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a process for reviewing labour establishment to ensure optimal workforce planning
  • Manage overtime spend against agreed budgets, minimizing idle time and maximizing productivity
  • Provide daily and weekly labour reconciliation to stakeholders
  • Design and implement a Labour Management system and process to improve efficiency
  • Support training plans to mitigate skills issues and deliver ongoing training programs
  • Produce process plans that minimize overtime and optimize resource allocation
  • Manage relationships with agency providers to ensure timely and effective recruitment
  • Agree holiday group sizes and communications with staff
  • Coach and develop direct reports, providing regular 1-2-1 feedback and guidance

Requirements:

  • Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments, preferably with experience in recruitment agencies
  • Proven track record of engaging with stakeholders at all levels
  • Highly analytical with strong business awareness and commercial acumen
  • Desirable: food manufacturing experience, experience in developing or implementing labour planning models

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to self-enroll in a Health Cash Plan
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • 25 days + bank holidays
  • Holiday Enhancement Scheme
  • 1 Volunteering Day per year
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discount and Cashback Scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme
  • Financial Wellbeing Support

Salary: £38-44k



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