Factory General Manager

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.
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  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.
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  The site includes 2* distinct manufacturing departments, with 7* production lines across 21,000 tonnes per annum.
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  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
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  The UK is the main market serviced from the site but there are small volumes exported to IRE and Canada
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  The site manufactures both branded and private label products; approximately 70% branded and 30% PL
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  The site services a number of PL customers and is subject to unannounced audits from retailers and BRC
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  Work at a strategic and operational level to deliver WCM KPIs in Safety, Quality, Service and Efficiency
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  Responsibility for cost management to meet strategic plans in both savings initiatives and inflation control.
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  Ensure systems and process management to achieve safety, quality and customer requirements.
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  Ultimate site budget responsibility as well as capital expenditure control.
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  Management and development of staff to ensure an engaged and motivated employee base.

Essential

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  Proven track record as a Factory Manager with experience in CI and change management
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  Ability to manage cross functional teams
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  Track record in dealing with Union representatives
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  Leadership
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  Coaching capability
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  Action orientation
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  Analytical skills
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  Holding to account
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  Influencing skills
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  Multi tasking
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  Communication skills

Desirable

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  Food experience
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  Degree level
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  Engineering qualification
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  Lean/ OpX