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Production Manager - Manchester

Employer
Greggs
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
£35,000, depending on experience. Work Pattern Full time working 5 out of 7 days. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for the right person who is a results driven individual to step into the role of Production Manager.  The successful candid
Closing date
15 Mar 2019

Job Details

Production Manager - Manchester

Vacancy Details

This is a temporary position until December 2019, this is an exciting opportunity to join us at the home of Pizza and rolls here in Manchester. 

Join the Family

We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful. 

 

We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them.

Salary

Circa £35,000, depending on experience.

Work Pattern

Full time working 5 out of 7 days.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person who is a results driven individual to step into the role of Production Manager.  The successful candidate will lead and develop the team and ensure the right people and skills are available to deliver and meet production and delivery targets on time, to cost and specification, in line with food safety and legality, and health and safety standards.  

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing a customer focused approach to ensure the full delivery of products to meet requirements
  • Ensuring products meet specification and are regularly monitored for taste, appearance and quality
  • Monitoring key cost control areas and continually reviewing functional KPI’s to ensure site meets budgets
  • Developing and promoting brand standards and harmonisation, contributing to functional, cross-functional and group meetings to achieve business objectives
  • Identifying and evaluating opportunities for improving efficiencies across the site
  • Utilising available information to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Driving the standard of Food Safety/ Health and Safety across the site
  • Supporting the development of manpower and succession plans for the site and dealing pro-actively with behaviour and performances issues
  • Participating in recruitment and selection activities as appropriate
  • Leading a team in line with the values, with high visibility, promoting a culture of achievement and responsibility
  • Carrying out PDR’s agreeing with targets and objectives and conducting regular 1 to 1’s
  • Dealing with Performance Management activities within the team
  • Coordinating the maintenance of systems and procedures in respect of food safety in line with the requirements of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety.  
  • Ensuring communication is effective and in line with agreed strategy

Skills

  • Experience of working in a similar position within a fast paced production environment
  • Food manufacturing experience
  • Food hygiene certificate
  • Proven self-motivation and experience of leadership
  • Strong people skills and the ability to demonstrate success in achieving business objectives through people
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to make decisions confidently
  • Computer literate
  • Strong demonstrable organisational and planning skills

 

Benefits

  • Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
  • Your holiday entitlement starts with 26 days, in addition to Bank Holidays, which increases with service up to a maximum of 30 days after 25 years’ service (pro-rata for part time)
  • After 6 months service you may be eligible  for our profit share scheme
  • You will be invited to participate in our Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 7.5% of your salary, subject to the Company meeting certain performance criteria.
  • You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages
  • Defined contribution management pension scheme
  • Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary

Other benefits include

  • Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants
  • Permanent Health Insurance which is a replacement income scheme
  • Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

During the application process we’ll keep in touch every step of the way.  We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job.  Once you do we’ll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing.  With your help we can make your application as quick and as smooth as possible.

Company

We love what we do and we have fun! It doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we'd love you to join the team.

Our people are what makes us successful. Whether you're looking for a career or a job to fit around your life commitments, we aim to provide all our people with a great place to work, where you will feel valued and have the opportunity to fulfil your potential. ​

 

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