Site Operations Manager (Technical) Role Overview
This is a critical leadership role that demands a leader with a solid technical foundation in food processing, particularly in canning and cooking operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operations Management: Oversee and manage day-to-day operations across the assigned site and related activities, ensuring productivity and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
* Collaborate with the sales and planning teams to create and implement robust production and storage plans.
* Build and maintain customer relationships, addressing service, delivery, and quality requirements alongside the sales team.
* Production and Performance: Support new product initiatives and manage site resources in coordination with Group technical teams.
* Monitor production metrics daily, focusing on cost reduction, margin improvement, and achieving KPI targets.
* Implement and manage a preventative maintenance program to minimize equipment downtime and enhance productivity.
Budget and Planning:
* Prepare and manage the sites annual budget, tracking expenses and identifying areas for cost savings and capital improvements.
* Plan and oversee staffing and training requirements in line with HR and productivity standards, in collaboration with the Group Industrial Engineer.
Team Leadership:
* Provide strong leadership across production teams to drive safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
* Conduct performance reviews, manage underperformance, and maintain accurate records following company policies.
* Foster a culture of safety, holding team members accountable for their responsibilities.
Compliance and Reporting:
* Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
* Provide detailed reports on labour efficiency, absenteeism, recruitment, uptime/downtime, and agreed KPIs.
Continuous Improvement:
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean tools and methodologies.
* Collaborate with the Group Lean Manager to reduce non-value-added activities and streamline processes.
* Develop and implement operational enhancements to boost efficiency, reduce inventory, and minimize costs.
Skills and Competencies:
* Strong technical expertise in food processing, specifically canning and cooking processes.
* Proven experience in operations management within a manufacturing environment.
* Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
* Proficient in analyzing production metrics and driving performance improvements.