Production Manager

Job Description About the Role Lead and manage a team of supervisors, to maximise efficiencies in productivity levels while maintaining product integrity and quality at our Echuca site.
You will manage all production operations, working closely with a collaborative leadership team and Site Manager.
Responsibilities Positive leadership and development of people to ensure alignment with personal and business goals; Effective allocation of plant resources, including people resources and capital.
Measure production performance and costs, analyse results and initiate corrective action as required to achieve optimum results; Proactively seek opportunities for cost reduction and improved productivity, including process and performance improvements, waste reduction, increased safety, reduced financial spend etc.; Champion quality, safety and environmental policies, ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory responsibilities in Food Safety; Cross collaboration with all functions across site and Watties Kraft Heinz to share knowledge and deliver best practice results.
About You Your strong leadership experience coupled with your expert knowledge within a food processing and/or manufacturing environment will ensure your success in this role.
You will have: Experience in a similar role, including change management skills and budgeting; Understanding of R&M requirements; Proficient in production planning and scheduling for optimum OEE; Demonstrated success in building trusted relationships with your people and the broader business; Relevant tertiary qualifications.
Location(s) Echuca Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
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