Job description Ensure the manufacture of quality products which meets production needs and Customer Specification and achieves profit and performance targets. Driving continuous improvement to maximise operational effectiveness and efficiencies through the development of people, process and systems.Oversee Daily Production OperationsSupervise and coordinate all activities of production staff.Ensure production schedules are met with efficiency and quality standards.Staff Supervision and TrainingAssign tasks and monitor employee performance.Provide training, coaching, and disciplinary actions as necessary.Ensure team compliance with company policies and safety protocols.Set a good example.Ensure Food Safety and Quality StandardsMaintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, and other food safety regulations.Perform and oversee quality control checks during production.Report and investigate product deviations or non-conformities.Monitor Equipment and FacilityEnsure machinery is functioning properly and safely.Coordinate with maintenance for repairs or preventative servicing.Monitor cleanliness and sanitation of production areas.Inventory and Materials ManagementMonitor usage of raw materials and packaging.Report shortages or overages to inventory or supply chain teams.Ensure proper storage and handling of food products.Production Planning and ReportingCollaborate with planning teams to meet daily and weekly targets.Complete shift reports, production logs, and incident reports.Analyse production data to identify efficiency improvements.Enforce Safety and CompliancePromote and enforce a culture of workplace safety.Conduct safety inspections and participate in audits.To be responsible for ensuring food safety, integrity, legality and quality at all times.Report and respond to any incidents, injuries, or near-misses.Reduces any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within your area and across the wider business reduction of waste, recycling etc.Follow all Company policies, procedures and SOPsCheck that all plant, machinery and equipment is safe to use. Any defect must immediately be reported and if it is felt, in consultation with your immediate Manager, that there is a risk of imminent danger, then the machine will not be used until repairs have been carried out.Ensure that appropriate protective clothing and equipment, is in a serviceable condition and is worn/used by all persons present.Check that all persons in your department/s are familiar with the routine in case of fire or other emergency that might require evacuation of the workplace.Ensure that good housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained throughout your area/s of responsibility.Continuous ImprovementIdentify and implement process improvements to boost productivity.Lead or participate in lean manufacturing or 5S initiatives.Engage team members in problem-solving and innovation.CommunicationCommunicate regularly and effectively with your team and Management in order that they are fully briefed on all aspects of line / area operations, in particular the achievement of line/ area targets, employee attitudes and product quality.Liaise with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR teams.Attend production meetings and communicate shift updates effectively.Documentation and Record-KeepingMaintain accurate records of production output, downtime, and labour.Ensure traceability of products and ingredients per regulatory standards.OtherCovers for Production Manager as and when requiredEnsure development and training of operatives/ chargehands
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