Plant Manager - Lonsdale

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Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world.
Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.
A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
The Plant Manager will be responsible for Leading the Operations and Warehouse Site Teams to achieve quality, efficiency, cost and delivery targets which are consistent with business objectives with specific regard to plant utilization, process improvement, cost containment, labour and resource utilization.
Facilitate continuous improvement to ensure practices are aligned with Kerry Group Continuous Improvement Practices and develop and lead teams to create and foster a team environment and culture which is consistent with the Site Objectives and the strategic direction of the Kerry Group.
Key responsibilities
Leadership
To Provide and demonstrate leadership and clear direction with a can do attitude, a desire to achieve success through others and support all functions on site
Manufacturing Performance
Develop and administer the manufacturing budget; examine variances and exercise financial control to ensure manufacturing activities operate at minimum cost.
Develop operational systems to ensure cost effective production within quality specifications.
Determine production schedules, ensuring operations are at maximum efficiency within budgeted costs and meeting quality and delivery objectives.
Review developments in manufacturing operations and make recommendations relating to systems and capital expenditure planning.
Build teams, succession plans and develop internal talent for future roles
Data Analysis and Reporting
Establish and maintain reporting mechanisms which provide analysis of:

Manufacturing Costs
Delivery
Inventory performance at site level
Customer Service Performance
Quality Operations
Provide the necessary resources, procedures, training and controls to ensure adherence to Kerry Standards and third party food safety and quality standards in terms of GMP; chemical control; sanitation control; HACCP; allergen control; non-conforming products; product trace/recall; customer/consumer response.
Establish and maintain reporting mechanisms which provide analysis of Quality Performance.
Actively participate in and provide guidance to the Site HACCP Team.
Human Resources; Environmental and Workplace Health and Safety Practices
Establish an environment for harmonious industrial relations, safe work practices and compliance with relevant legislation for the site.
Ensure workplace culture, structures and resources support achievement of Kerry Business Plans and customer service commitments.
Ensure that ongoing performance management and development of all employees is consistent with current and future human resource requirements.
Ensure the Site operates within the guidelines of the relevant Kerry Group Policies and Procedures and Local Legislation requirements with regards to risk and environmental management.
Qualifications and skills
Previous operations experience in food manufacturing
Minimum of 10 years relevant appropriate management experience • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage with key stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop employees
Superior analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent project management and interpersonal/communication skills
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and WHS is essential
Analytical and project management skills
Develop effective working relationships with internal/external customers
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills
Leadership and team development expertise
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In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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