Factory Manager FMCG

at  VickerStock Ltd

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PREVIOUS SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE WITHIN FOOD MANUFACTURING AS WELL AS TECHNICAL BACKGROUND WITHIN FMCG.

Sound like the career move you’ve been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Sophie now on 01 5267473 or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).
If this opportunity doesn’t quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let’s get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

· Lead, plan, direct, and coordinate plant operations and personnel for efficient productivity and safety compliance.
· Manage customer relationships regarding service, delivery, and quality alongside the sales team.
· Support and manage New Product Development initiatives.
· Oversee quality control by utilizing site resources and liaising with Group technical as needed.
· Monitor and measure daily production KPIs to optimize cost and margin delivery.
· Prepare and manage annual budget to track productivity, identify cost reduction areas, and improve capital expenditure.
· Achieve production yields and quality goals consistently.
· Determine staffing and training needs in line with HR and productivity standards,
· Communicate with Supervisors and departments to coordinate resources for on-time production delivery.
· Ensure adequate manpower, competence, skills, knowledge, and equipment on the production floor to meet targets.
· Conduct performance management and annual appraisals for direct reports, addressing underperformance as needed.
· Provide regular reporting on labor efficiency, recruitment/retention, absenteeism, uptime/downtime, and KPIs.
· Promote positive employee relations through conflict management and effective communication of organizational changes.
· Drive continuous improvement and employee involvement using Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques.
· Collaborate with the factory operations team to share best practices and support group initiatives.