Production Manager - PM

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The Role

To co-ordinate the operational management of the department and optimise profitability in conjunction with short and long-term business strategies, goals and objectives. Lead and direct all High-Risk functions to fulfil all existing and potential customer requirements and expectations in terms of delivery, efficiency, food safety and quality.

The Ideal Candidate

• A fundamental understanding and knowledge of all line equipment and throughput requirements.
• Ability to identify and pre-empt potential operating problems.
• Numerate, articulate and an effective communicator.
• Natural self-starter, able to engage and motivate others.
• Ability to problem solve, identify potential issues and proactively act accordingly, taking appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Holistic view of line, area and wider business general day-to-day requirements.
• Personal ownership of line achievement.
• Willing to learn from experiences, to work in a productive and professional way with other departments and staff.

Why Sofina Foods?

At Sofina Foods, you'll step into a high-impact role where your voice matters. You'll work closely with a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of the site. With a strong reputation in the market, a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on people and quality, Sofina offers a career, not just a job. Join a business that's big enough to offer opportunity and support, but agile enough for your contribution to truly count

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Complete role and tasks required in line with all risk assessments and company procedures.
• Responsible for handling food products, maintaining high personal hygiene standards and observing all company hygiene, quality and housekeeping rules, as laid out in company induction.
• Engage actively with other department managers to ensure the future success of the organisation, providing leadership and direction to the business.
• Lead, manage and provide guidance to the team ensuring individual objectives are aligned with the achievement of manufacturing objectives, specifications and standards.
• Develop, implement and monitor appropriate financial controls and operational KPI's so that production continually meets or beats financial performance commitments.
• Drive a continuous improvement philosophy by utilising GMP principles, tools and methodologies across all areas and aspects of the area to improve business performance.
• Create and lead the execution of projects to ensure consistent management of costs and eliminate gaps in meeting the overall manufacturing strategy.
• Ensure standards for product quality, hygiene, equipment, technical, and operator performance are strictly maintained and adhered to achieve customer satisfaction specifications and achieve optimal service levels within agreed cost budgets.
• Manage collaborative relationships with other members of the management team.
• Manage disciplinary and grievances in line with company procedures.
• Carry out all other reasonable management requests on an ad hoc basis.