Site Manager

Site Manager

Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Location: Huntingdon

Our client, a forward-thinking and quality-driven manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead and develop their operations team. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and team development, this role is pivotal in driving operational success.

As a Site Manager, the successful candidate will:

• Ensure adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Manage and develop the engineering, production, and HSEQ teams to achieve strategic objectives within set targets.
• Develop systems and processes to enhance operational performance.
• Drive the operations department in line with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities for the Site Manager:

• Provide effective day-to-day management, motivation, and development of all staff.
• Maintain discipline and ensure employees work to contract, including conducting return-to-work interviews and disciplinary hearings.
• Identify and record training needs in a skills matrix, creating development plans accordingly.
• Own plant performance and product quality, investigating customer complaints and implementing corrective actions.
• Publish and analyse management data related to operational performance, addressing root causes of negative variances.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety in all areas.
• Actively participate as a member of the HACCP team.
• Identify and implement potential business improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic development in monthly management meetings.

Skills required for the Site Manager:

• Qualified multi-skilled engineer.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in a quality-conscious SME manufacturing environment (Agriculture, Food, Milling, Feed Milling).
• Strong knowledge of company management systems, HR, and leadership.
• IOSH certificate.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

The Site Manager will benefit from:

• A hands-on management role with substantial growth and development opportunities.
• Being part of a team that values problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• A role that encourages understanding and enhancing production processes.
• Working in an organised and forward-thinking environment.

Our client offers a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and organised Site Manager to shape the future of their company. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Oliver Coen at Pioneer Selection

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