Production Manager Dorset £45-50,000 DOE We are currently seeking a Production Manager for an expanding and innovative food manufacturer who supply premium products to a wide range of customers Reporting into the Operations Manager, My client is looking to recruit a Production Manager for their site based near Weymoputh This is a Monday to Friday Day based role and your remit will be to ensure production targets are met and continued management and development of a team in excess of 80 staff across 2 shifts . Production Manager Responsibilities: ·Responsible for general management of the production and packing areas. ·Ensure food safety, integrity, legality and quality is maintained ·Ensure staff follow all company procedures and health and safety standards. ·Responsible for day to day management of factory staff (Assistant production Managers, supervisors and factory operatives) ·Liaise with all departments to ensure all orders / products are made and packed to the required safety, quality, quantity and cost to meet customer requirements and deliveries on time. ·Oversee the planning and organisation of staff to achieve successful and efficient completion of the production plan ·Ensure sufficient / required level of multi-skilled staff are available and planned, and that staff have sufficient training to run lines required ·Ensure Assistant production managers and supervisors have liaised with relevant departments to ensure all equipment, materials and packaging are available in sufficient quantities/correct time to ensure all processes start on time and operate efficiently. ·Ensure the correct completion of any daily, weekly and monthly reports / meetings and paperwork required ·Conduct morning update meetings, and attended management meetings as required ·Monitor productivity rates and initiate projects to improve efficiency and quality. Promote continuous improvement. ·Any other duties as required The Successful Production Manager must have: -Food, Drink, Pharma, FMCG Manufacturing experience -Must be organised and happy to work under pressure -Must have previous Managerial experience. -Must enjoy being hands on and enjoy training and developing people -Excellent people skills including coaching and developing staff -H&S knowledge and experience -Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Techniques This role is commutable from Wincanton, Dorchester, Yeovil, Weymouth, Bournemouth, Dorchester amd Bridport areas. Production Manager, Production Shift Manager, Factory Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager
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Manucomm Recruitment
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9FN, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- We are seeking a Production Manager for an innovative food manufacturer in Dorset, offering a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 depending on experience.
- The role involves managing over 80 staff across two shifts and ensuring production targets are met while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
- Candidates must have previous managerial experience in the food, drink, pharma, or FMCG manufacturing sectors and be comfortable working under pressure.
- The successful applicant will be responsible for training and developing staff, as well as promoting continuous improvement within the production process.
- This Monday to Friday day role requires excellent people skills and knowledge of health and safety, along with experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques.
