Join The Fane
Valley Team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To take responsibility for the day to day running of all aspects of production and improve performance and efficiency in line with current food health and safety and environmental legislation;
• Maintain and improve site quality standards, SOP’s, internal site audits etc in line with HACCP and legal requirements;
• Assist with BRC standard approval;
• Plan and oversee the collection of raw material;
• Play a key role in developing new processes to improve efficiency using the principle of Lean Management;
• Take responsibility for the stock control system;
• Manage, coach and develop a high performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements;
• Liaise with Human Resources and Health and Safety as appropriate on all related matters, and be aware of changes to the relevant legislations;
• Prepare written reports and report them to the Management Board on a monthly basis;
• Review all operational costs and budgets within your remit to minimise wastage;
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and market changes;
• Effective people management to ensure the smooth running of the Production function. 

The Person:

• Have 3 years’ previous management / operations experience in a manufacturing environment;
• The ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Be a creative and innovative thinker and have the ability to “think outside the box”;
• Experience of overseeing the in Intake and/or Despatch function, preferably in a manufacturing environment;
• Hold a 3^rd Level Qualification in Business, Operation Management or similar;
• Previous experience of BRC audits;
• Experience managing supervisors and operational staff;
• The ability to control costs, and apply to budget;
• Understanding of current Health and Safety and Employment Legislation;
• High attention to detail and accurate record keeping;
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft products.

Preference will be given to those with:

• Hold Train the Trainer;
• HACCP Level 3;
• Have a Food Qualification or being willing to undertake necessary training;
• Previous transport planning experience;
• NEBOSH Qualification.

A normal working week will be 40 hours.

In return all employees will have access to a Healthcare Plan (includes children up to the age of 18), Company Pension with Life Assurance and an active Health and Well Being strategy.