Title: Production Manager

Location: South Kildare

Salary: DOE

This role requires a person who can remain rational, be systematic and factual whilst working within the organisational requirements of the company. This role requires good organisational and planning skills, achieve KPI's in an assertive and efficient manner. Want to continuously improve production output whilst maintain quality standards. Mentor, counsel & coach fellow workers to build morale and generally encourage others to achieve and give their best performance.

Role and responsibilities will include:

• Supervise & manage all staff on site including goods-in, production, storage & dispatch.
• Organise rotas & holiday cover.
• Work with maintenance & electrical personnel to ensure efficient operation of the plant.
• Production planning.
• Manage raw materials/packaging stocks to ensure all materials in stock to meet production runs and ensure good turnover of stock.
• Maintain optimum stock levels of all finished product and avoid stock reaching too close to sell by date.
• Achieve & maintain KPI's.
• Work with technical manager on new plant & equipment.
• Have a full understanding of BRC standards which will involve working closely with the quality manager on BRC implementation & plant hygiene.
• Ensure all staff adhere to health & safety standards laid out by quality manager.
• Work with quality control on waste management for the site.
• Ordering ingredients and packaging
• A full knowledge of HACCP

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