Overview:
The role of Factory General Manager, Aunt Bessie’s Hull has responsibility for the manufacturing site in Hull.
The role involves managing the day-to-day operation for Safety, Quality, Service and Cost of the Hull operation whilst driving continuous improvement and the leading the implementation of the central supply chain strategy.
Responsibilities:
- The role requires a high level of leadership acumen with a proven track record in achieving excellent results across all aspects of manufacturing.
- The Factory General Manager has responsibility for c. 300 FTEs (permanent & agency) with a transfer price value of €54M and a factory budget of €21M.
- The site includes 2* distinct manufacturing departments, with 7* production lines across 21,000 tonnes per annum.
- The site is multi- category with savoury and sweet bakery capability covering ranges including the iconic Yorkshire pudding, Birdseye meat pies and Jam Roly Poly
- The UK is the main market serviced from the site but there are small volumes exported to IRE and Canada
- The site manufactures both branded and private label products; approximately 70% branded and 30% PL
- The site services a number of PL customers and is subject to unannounced audits from retailers and BRC
- Work at a strategic and operational level to deliver WCM KPIs in Safety, Quality, Service and Efficiency
- Responsibility for cost management to meet strategic plans in both savings initiatives and inflation control.
- Ensure systems and process management to achieve safety, quality and customer requirements.
- Ultimate site budget responsibility as well as capital expenditure control.
- Management and development of staff to ensure an engaged and motivated employee base.
Essential
- Proven track record as a Factory Manager with experience in CI and change management
- Ability to manage cross functional teams
- Track record in dealing with Union representatives
- Leadership
- Coaching capability
- Action orientation
- Analytical skills
- Holding to account
- Influencing skills
- Multi tasking
- Communication skills
Desirable
- Food experience
- Degree level
- Engineering qualification
- Lean/ OpX
