First Line Manager

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The Role

As First Line Manager you will proactively support the manufacturing of goods in a safe manner, being accountable for all aspects of raw materials, labour, equipment, maintenance and safe operation of area assigned to. To act as the key link between departments to leverage Production & Packing expertise to deliver the departments agreed food, people and site safety, maintenance priorities and innovative projects.

Salary £36,739 per annum

Duties Include:

• To exercise diligence and independent judgement to promote transparent, values-led and professional management of the site.
• To act as a professional and trusted advisor to the Manufacturing Manager all production and packing / distribution matters relating to the relevant site.
• To utilise organisational and local MI to identify and prioritise local production and packing agendas to achieve organisational financial and production goals; Ensure MI is consistent, honest, open, routinely reviewed.
• Regular constructive engagement with, and co-ordination of, the broader teams (other sites, SHE Depts) to facilitate the local delivery of site production goals.
• The application of financial rigor to all production activity to ensure value for money for the site.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 3+ years of Production & Packing leadership experience; with exposure to FMCG environments, M&S audit standards and being 'audit ready'.
• Knowledge of fish products, Production & Packing products around coated processing.
• Evident confidence in presentation, communication and negotiating with professional peer groups.
• Efficient in delivering objectives and key measures.
• Ability to lead Production & Packing segments of audits and ensure delegated Managers are able to lead also.
• Ability to manage priorities and projects across a multi-site and multi-function organisation
• A personal commitment to role model behaviours and to leadership and management through example
• A working understanding of Microsoft Office

The Benefits:

• Competitive rates
• Online Benefits Hub
• Canteen
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing programme