Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join a successful manufacturing company, based on Flixborough Industrial Estate.

Omni-Pac Group UK is looking for a Production Manager to lead the manufacturing environment within the organisation, plan, monitor and develop the complete production cycle through to dispatch. To build and maintain a loyal, committed, skilled workforce that is focused on efficiency as well as maintaining high levels of attention to detail and quality standards in all areas of production over 24/7 operation.

Omni-Pac Group is a world leading manufacturer and supplier of recyclable pulp packaging products, with plants in the UK, Germany and France

Role Overview

To lead the manufacturing environment within the organisation, plan, monitor and develop the complete production cycle through to dispatch. To build and maintain a loyal, committed, skilled workforce that is focused on efficiency as well as maintaining high levels of attention to detail and quality standards in all areas of production over 24/7 operation.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Reporting into the Operations Manager, your key areas of responsibility will include team structures and development, production processes, production efficiencies, product development, equipment/ resource planning, health and safety and performance/ target management (OEE).

Principle Activities

Overseeing production and coordinating associated departments (Pulping, Production and Packing) at our Flixborough and Foxhills site.

Analysing the planning process for the production team. Establishing conditions of production to meet agreed quality specifications (BRC). Leading and coordinating lean and 5S practices and knowledge within the production environment. Enforcing a comprehensive suite of SOPs for the main manufacturing process within the factory environment. Agreeing, direct and monitoring short, medium -term operating strategies and facility plans. Drive best practice and implement changes to ensure that quality and efficiency goals are consistently met. Organising and directing workflow systems to sustain efficiency. Investigating and analysing new production methods and processes. Maintaining effective relationships with key equipment suppliers. Set KPI's to achieve performance improvement objectives. Performing analysis of statistical data and determing optimum control levels. Liaising with the sales team to plan and predict production demands in the short term. Responding to customer concerns regarding finished products. Proactively responding to issues raised by the QA team, identifying route causes, and implementing solutions. Managing and improving communications between production and wider teams. To assess and develop existing staff capability in line with production needs, taking firm action to address under performance issues. Advising on a training and development program which will raise skill levels. To monitor and take action to minimise labor costs.

Knowledge

Production Machinery Quality control processes BRC standards Lean processes, costing and budgeting Resource planning Measuring teams/ individual performance Utilisation, productivity and efficiency against the site OEE

Experience

A environment, producing a range of quick turn around products.

Qualifications

Qualified by experience

Team lead experience

Manufacturing, management experience

Skills

Demonstrate sound decision-making skills Leadership ability Manageable - able to take direction from senior management and implement priorities Understanding of how to develop and implement business strategy Good communication skills and be able to establish and maintain effective contact with staff and key partners, suppliers and contractors. Problem solving and conflict management Know how to delegate work effectively IT literate, capable of using MS Word/ Excel and office packages Able to work under pressure, to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Good listening and orginistational skills Ability to deliver targets within realistic timescales Proven ability to plan, lead and implement projects ensuring they are delivered accurately and on time. Ability to lead, train and motivate a team and contribute to their development for the achievement of common objectives.

Behaviours

Detail conscious, flexible - willing to learn and work in all areas if needed. Persuasive - Articulate, diplomatic and influential Assertive - challenges when needed Socially confident - relationship builder Data rational - analytical, logical thinker Process orientated - follows rules and procedure Structured - planning ahead and meets deadlines Time management - organized on a day to day basis Tough minded - can handle feedback Optimistic - positive and solution focused Trusting - builds and gains trust quickly Competitive - desire to achieve Vigorous - enjoys a busy working day
If you are interested in applying for the vacant position please send your expression of interest to HR Generalist Shaunie Johnson at s.johnson@omnipacgroup.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Work Location: In person