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Omega Resource Group
Knaresborough
1 day ago
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Job Title: Production Team Manager - Dayshift
Rotating Day Shifts, NO NIGHTS 
Location: Harrogate  Knaresbrough A1 area, commutable from parts of Bradford, York, Wetherby, Leeds etc 
On-site production lead role on dayshift 
Pay Range: £35k - £40k Dayshift
Bonus, excellent pension, overtime and benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client is renowned and admired  FMCG multi-site manufacturer, enjoying UK dominance and market-leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Team Manager, working day shifts, NO NIGHTS.

Key Responsibilities – Production Team Manager - Dayshift

A hands-on production and manufacturing team lead, controlling the movement of all raw materials through to packaged finished goods in your area, planning and scheduling production  to meet customer needs within quality, time and cost specifications
You will manage a small team across several lines in a process and production area
Responsible for both the day-to-day to day management of technical and production operations professionals in your area, via your established management team; as well as coordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitiveness
The role will involve a significant amount of Change Management in all areas of manufacturing, engineering and operations
You will provide technical support and analysis, including the utilisation of industrial performance and continuous improvement tools
Qualifications & Requirements – Production Team Manager - Dayshift

Ideally you will be of graduate calibre, with an understanding of all areas of factory operations. You will also possess FMCG, Food and Drink, Automotive, Pharmaceutical or regulated fast-paced manufacturing industry experience
You will have a genuine interest in maximising production processes and producing high quality consumer products
You may be experienced in change management, CI, planning and organizing factory improvement initiatives
This could suit a high potential  graduate in operations, engineering or related technical discipline or a proven production shift leader / Supervisor, hoping to take more responsibility for a  leadership area role, on shift, operating with complete autonomy
What we can offer – Dayshift Production Team Manager

Days Shift Work
Work at a best-in-class, an award-winning site
Automated facility
Excellent pension and benefits
company discount
Free onsite parking
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently a Shift Manager, Days Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Shift Leader,Production Team Supervisor, FLM, Frontline Manager, Area Production Manager, Shift Leader, Process Shift Manager,  Packing Hall Leader, Packaging Manager, may be suitable for this position.

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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