Reporting to: Operations Manager
Reference: R9121
You will be responsible for the daily operation and performance of the site. This covers all aspects of people motivation, safety, quality and cost.
To provide support and assistance to the Operations Manager ensuring that all costs are managed within budgetary/forecasted levels.
To produce products to the required specifications and maintain effective quality control in order to meet the requirements of quality assurance schemes as specified.
Ensure the production and planning teams are performing to their full potential through regular monitoring of objectives, coaching, motivation, involvement and training.
Assist the Operations Manager with the site inventory to ensure minimum use of working capital.
Ensure that the mill operates to all current legislation and company procedures, including Health & Safety, Environment and quality Standards.
Achieve and monitor the energy usage against the target for the site (KWH/t) as set by the UK Management Team.
Discuss and agree the CAPEX spend requirements with the Site Management Team on an annual basis.
To take the lead in the running of the site, in the absence of the Operations Manager.
To monitor the production processes to achieve the optimum performance of the plant, as well as the performance KPI’s set by the UK Management Team, including the energy usage (KWH/t).
Work with the Engineering Team to ensure the maintenance plan minimises the time lost through breakdown.
Maximise throughputs, which should then enable planned shutdowns, enabling all departments to ensure customer requirements are met on time.
Ensure audits are conducted on a regular basis to ensure that HSEQ compliance is maintained at all times.
Monitor and control the costs of manufacturing consumables such as Dies, Rolls, grinder beaters, etc.
Ensure that feed is manufactured to the agreed Company quality standards and in compliance with all protocols and legal requirements.
With the Formulations department, review formulations on a monthly basis to evaluate the impact of any changes on quality or throughput.
Investigate, report on and implement corrective actions for any production related customer complaints.
Ensure the mill cleaning schedule is adhered to and all spillages and leaks are dealt with in the appropriate manner.
Create a ‘clean-as-you-go’ culture, so we can all have pride in our working environment.
Work with the Operations Manager to assist with monthly stocktaking by managing physical stock checks of macro and micro raw materials.
Work with the Operations Manager to ensure that all mill costs are maintained within budget constraints.
Ensure that you encourage a safety first culture and provide a safe working environment for your team, protecting all visitors to the premises, and meet all business and legal requirements.
In conjunction with the Operations Manager, it is your responsibility to work towards these objectives by planning, training, supervising, consulting, investigating and preventing.
Manage the site with an effective Environmental Management System.
To work with the Operations Management Team to identify and develop opportunities for manufacturing improvements.
We value diversity in our workplace and welcome enquiries from everyone.
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria on the Gov.UK website.
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We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.