At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee production activities and improve logistics in a hands-on role.
- Company: Join Van Hessen, a leader in natural casings and meat products.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in operations management with a competitive salary.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production quality and efficiency in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
About the
Company: Van Hessen is the leading global player in the harvesting, processing and distribution of natural casings, meat products, and raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry.
Thanks to the worldwide operation of gut rooms inside slaughterhouses, we are able to operate closely to the source and secure a constant flow of raw materials for our customers.
Controlling and supervising all steps in the supply chain enables us to ensure the quality of our products and services.
- About
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Role: The Operations Manager will join on an initial 6 month FTC and will oversee all production activities and planning within the Sunderland Production facility.
You will organise, improve and direct the production and/or logistics in line with the set requirements of production time, quality and costs.
The Sunderland site is a relatively small operation, so the successful candidate will be expected to adopt a proactive and hands-on approach to the role.
Responsibilities: Monitor and manage the realisation of the lead/delivery times and budget.
Follow up incidents and complaints, investigate causes and advise on improvement.
Ensure complete administration, invoice control and timely reporting.
Ensure effective employee training is conducted as and when required.
Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
Supervise and coach employees.
Conduct complex tasks that require vision and abstract thinking.
Manage maintenance and HR costs versus budget/target.
Look at processing methods to improve the quality of products produced.
Highlight production issues and escalate if necessary.
Project Management ensuring operationally, we are well prepared for new tasks.
Reviews production orders and plans production operations.
Coordinates production activities to ensure product safety, legality, quality, and customer specifications are achieved on time.
Maintenance of building and machines.
Maintain and develop the food safety
Operations Manager (6-month FTC) employer: Van Hessen
Van Hessen is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, fostering employee growth through hands-on training and development opportunities. Located in Sunderland, the company offers a unique chance to be part of a small yet dynamic team, where your contributions directly impact production quality and operational efficiency. With a commitment to safety and diversity, Van Hessen ensures a rewarding environment for all employees, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
