Production Operations Manager

Executive Mandate Specification

Role: Head of Mill Operations

Locations– Carlisle, Lancaster, Stone, Kirkbride, Micklow

Duration: Permanent role

Hours: Full time

Salary: Competitive base salary, plus car allowance, bonus, pension + benefits

Role overview:

My client is a successful multi-disciple business operating in rural and farming communities across the UK, giving them the support they need to succeed. The business operates a successful retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions across a wide and rural footprint.

Proud of its family heritage roots, the business recently announced plans which ensures it evolves and continues to grow for the future as a group and, as a result have a number of exciting opportunities for individuals who can share the vision and goals planned.

As Head of Mill Operations, you will lead the mill operation and blend plants setting production targets, implementing processes and procedures, managing resources, equipment and raw materials across all locations.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Lead, manage and develop the mill teams to deliver optimum service to customers and achieve targets.

· Develop and implement operational strategies that meet both current and future production targets to quality standards and within allocated budgets.

· Ensuring all HSE policies, procedures and practises are implemented, followed and maintained to ensure a safe working environment.

· Managing operating budgets, providing reporting and Management information on regular basis, proving recommendations based on data analysis for continuous improvements.

· Monitor market awareness and trends to identify new and growth opportunities.

Key qualities & experience required include:

· Degree in engineering, operations management coupled with significant experience in similar role at a senior level.

· Taking accountability for HSE including all group policies, procedures alongside IPPC permits, HACCP, UFAS &NPOS assurance schemes.

· Experience of working in a mill operations environment and/or within manufacturing, food production, transport, or engineering environment.

· Strong technical knowledge of equipment and processes

· Demonstrate strong and effective leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to lead, develop and manage multi-site operations and teams.

· Effective decision-making processes using data and trends to support informed choices.

· Experience of financial and budget management and analysis to ensure controls and compliance achieved.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carlisle: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship