General Manager - Manufacturing - Burton Latimer

We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position. We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support. We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix, especially within our Recruitment processes. We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply!

Closing date: 18th April

Interview process: 2 Stage Interview Process

Working pattern: On-Site Working

The main objective of this role is to inspire and guide our manufacturing teams to enhance cluster performance. This will be achieved by optimising resource allocation and prioritisation, all grounded in data-driven decision-making. Your efforts will significantly influence key performance indicators such as Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery, and Morale.

• Oversee the manufacturing process to meet capability, capacity, and profit targets aligned with the manufacturing strategy.
• Build and lead a motivated manufacturing team across plants, ensuring engagement and performance.
• Implement Food Safety and Health and Safety Strategies to deliver safe products and minimise community impact.
• Ensure compliance of cluster facilities and services with legal standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture, adopting best practices and standard procedures for cost-effective manufacturing.
• Maintain resource levels for effective training, projects, and NPD trials.
• Integrate engineering activities with plant operations to ensure minimal disruption from maintenance and new asset deployment.

Requirements

Non-negotiables:

• Operational knowledge in a large FMCG/CPG environment
• Familiar with modern manufacturing methodologies and planning systems
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Systems
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Driven for excellence, with focus on strategic goals
• Utilises external insights for performance assessment
• Creative and open-minded in problem-solving
• Alignment to Weetabix values
• Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
• Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise

Nice to haves:

• Higher level education and relevant previous experience
• Food Manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Annual Flexible benefits
• Annual bonus
• Double matched ER contributed pension scheme
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan

We believe in supporting our employees throughout all stages of their lives, which is why we offer:

• Maternity Pay / Paternity leave
• Dependants and Carers Leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment
• Neonatal Care Leave
• Flexible Working Policies
• Working Parents Support Group

Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.