Production Manager

The candidate will be reporting to the Operations Manager and is based at the Firgrove facilities.Responsibilities? Plan and operate an efficient production of all products? Minimise waste products? Continuously improve and implement new systems and process technologies? Oversee maximum product traceability? Oversee maintenance and housekeeping of production areas? Effective people management? Setting up production capital, operating and maintenance budgets? Involved in the design, layout and setting up of new production lines? Health and Safety CustodianRequirements? Management and/or Food Technology Qualification (Not negotiable)? 5 – 8 years Management Experience? 5 – 8 Years Production Experience? Sage X3 (Advantageous)? Sound knowledge of production processes? Experience in lean manufacturing? Excellent problem solving and Analytical skills? Leadership and Management Skills? Ability to relate at all levels? Honest, ethical with high performance standards? Excellent verbal and written communication skills? Self Starter? Attention to detail