Production Excellence Manager
The ideal candidate will lead production teams in a forward-thinking manner, ensuring plant policies and procedures are upheld, quality is maintained, and production standards are met.
About the Role
* Strategic Planning: Timely execution of production plans will meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
* Team Leadership: Lead team members to enhance performance/productivity and foster accountability.
* Budget Management: Drive strategic management, allocation, and financial reporting for optimal efficiency.
* Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to employees.
* Stakeholder Management: Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and senior management.
* Process Optimisation: Analyse and streamline processes to enhance efficiency by reducing unplanned stops and wastage.
* Compliance Management: Ensure operations comply with industry regulations and standards.
* Inventory Control: Oversee inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
* Quality & Safety Assurance: Ensure quality and safety standards are met throughout the production process.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify problem-solving expertise by recommending possible solutions.
About You
The Production Excellence Manager will have a strong foundation in manufacturing, preferably in dairy manufacturing, with at least 5+ years in production management. They should possess technical expertise, including proficiency in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing methodologies, Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and other management systems.
We Value
We pride ourselves on our commitment to caring for people, land, farmers, and consumers - driving a sustainable dairy future. We value internal talent, encourage entrepreneurship, and foster accountability.
Key Requirements
* A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or Business Management (or equivalent industry experience).
* Demonstrated leadership capability with a proven ability to inspire, drive, and enable high performance across diverse teams.