Production Manager

Trouw Nutrition GB, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Job Description:

What will you be doing:

As Production Manager for our premix manufacturing plant you will play a key role in maximising productivity, efficiency, quality, safety and customer service.

Key Accountabilities will include:

  • Oversee the safe, efficient & effective operation of the production area in accordance with schedules and agreed targets
  • Ensure all activities are carried out in line with HSE rules and procedures
  • Provide leadership and motivation to create a strong team culture
  • Ensure the Quality of manufactured goods/services by managing to prescribed quality systems
  • Coordinate training of all new operatives and existing team
  • Plan manpower requirements and assign people to work places and plants
  • Ensure concise and timely delivery of all communication
  • Adopt a Continuous Improvement mindset, identifying and implementing improvements to process, systems and practices
  • Ensure Plant cleanliness meets company defined cleaning schedules and standards.
  • What will you bring:

  • Demonstrable experience of working in a First Line Manager and/or Production Management role within a high volume target driven environment
  • Previous experience working in industries involving blending powders e.g. Food, premix, pharma would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of Food Safety/HACCP requirements an advantage
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong track record of people management and development
  • Ability to demonstrate drive for results and high standards
  • Proven communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to lead and inspire a team
  • Ability to manage and resolve issues through systematic root cause analysis
  • What we offer:

  • Attractive Salary
  • Bonus
  • Pension
  • Death In Service Cover
  • Healthcare
  • Our organisation:
    Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

    Equal Opportunity Employer: 

    Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.