Job Title: Factory Manager

Location: Blackwood

Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

Candour Talent Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Factory Manager to join our team in the Blackwood area.

This role presents a unique chance to become a part of a dedicated team within a well-established company.

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Factory Manager will be responsible for overseeing the physical operation over two fast growing nutritional food manufacturing facilities, the manufacturing process and to manage the day to day running of the sites. The Factory Manager is to ensure the company strategy is followed and business objectives are met, it is their duty to train, supervise and manage production. The Factory Manager will have an interest and passion for food and processing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Oversee two fast-growing nutritional food manufacturing facilities, managing a growing team consisting of the production manager and shift managers.
* Meeting production targets and liaising with Senior Management regarding planning.
* Responsible for managing daily functions, streamlining processes, reducing waste, and increasing productivity.
* People management and motivation to create a flexible, effective and multi skilled workforce across all disciplines
* Provide training and resources to ensure production teams understand safety protocols
* A good people manager with the drive and strength of character to build and sustain a cohesive team, leading by example and encouraging success.
* Able to identify, prioritise and delegate actions maximising available resources ensuring effective management of workload
* Develop and sustain a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support in the Company's values, behaviours, policies, and procedures.
* Prepare production reports for senior management/directors

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

* Experience of leading a team to achieve positive results.
* Good knowledge of technical Health & Safety requirements and demonstrated leadership of safety initiatives. Experience of promoting a 'safety first' culture.
* Excellent leadership and coaching skills
* Demonstrable application of problem-solving tools and techniques to deliver efficiency improvement
* Able to implement and drive performance improvement using lean tools, KPIs and visual management
* Confident decision maker who understands the commercial implications of decisions.
* Effective team player.
* Proven track record of delivering performance improvements.
* Previous managerial experience, with knowledge and experience of HR processes.
* Food safety qualification level 3 and above.
* HACCP level 3.
* Knowledge and experience of external audits.
* People management qualification to level 5 or higher e.g. ILM or NVQ.
* Continuous Improvement qualification / experience in Lean / Toyota

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage their skills and expertise in a stimulating work environment while contributing to the continued success and growth of the organisation. If you are a motivated professional seeking to take the next step in your career journey, we encourage you to apply today!

How to Apply:

Contact Number: 01495 364236

www.candourtalent.co.uk

We thank you for considering Candour Talent Recruitment for your career aspirations and encourage you to continue exploring opportunities with us in the future. Good Luck with your application and we look forward to receiving your CV.

Who are we at Candour Talent?

At our award-winning recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on building strong connections with both our clients and candidates. We operate as both a recruitment specialist for permanent recruitment and a recruitment business for the supply of temporary workers, ensuring that we can effectively meet the diverse needs of our clients and candidates. With a dedicated and passionate team of professionals, we're committed to taking time to understand your unique skills, experiences, and aspirations ensuring that we match you with opportunities that not only align with your professional goals but also inspire you to thrive. Whether you're seeking a career change, advancement, or a new challenge, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Rest assured that when you apply for a role through Candour Talent Recruitment, your details will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, outlining how your information will be used.

While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, please note that only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted for further consideration. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of your application, we regret to inform you that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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