Production Manager - FTC 6 months

Production Manager - Fixed Term Contract - 6 months

Banbury

£37,500 per annum FTE, PLUS - Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, a generous Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme, Performance Awards, Long Service Awards and opportunities for training and career progression.

Following a few organisational changes, our Banbury site are looking for a Production Manager to join the team on a fixed term contract of 6 months to manage, develop and lead the site production team in the delivery of an effective and efficient commercial laundry operation in line with business requirements. This role offers a great opportunity for someone who wants the freedom to influence, and to make a difference, and to provide support to the management team.

The role is offered on a full-time, contract basis, Monday to Friday, 7.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. with a level of flexibility depending on the needs of the business.

Your new role

Reporting to the Interim Operations Manager, you will be involved in, amongst other things:

• Leading, developing, and motivating the site production team to ensure we have a positive and engaged workforce, including ensuring training has been completed and regular performance reviews are conducted, so as to reach and exceed KPI’s;
• Planning shifts to meet budgets, and handling absences in line with absence policy;
• Maximising the service, cost, and quality performance of the site operations, by continually reviewing performance, and exploring opportunities to improve;
• Introducing and delivering productivity improvements, promoting increased efficiencies, service, and quality performance, in line with KPI and budgetary requirements;
• Liaising with customer services to deal with queries and requests;
• Maintaining standards, including quality, health and safety, hygiene and housekeeping.

What do I need to apply?

The key skills and experience required for this role include:

• Production, manufacturing, or logistics experience in a fast-moving, shift-based environment; FMCG;
• Knowledge of change management and lean continuous improvement tools and techniques;
• A minimum of 2 years of Line management experience and the ability to motivate others;
• Excellent communication (English is our business language) and people skills;
• IT literate

A supervisory qualification is desirable but not essential, as successful candidates will be required to complete training provided as part of the role. In addition, you will need to have proof of eligibility to Work in the UK and hold a bank account in your name or as part of a joint account.