IPS (Part of the Culina Group) works with some of the best known brands and provides cost effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling and co-manufacturing solutions within the UK.

At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged and inspired!

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Production Manager will motivate, drive and deliver a high-performing, right first time, and cost effective Production team, in-line with IPS ways of working, mission and vison. Ensuring a safety first approach, ensuring the customer’s product specification is met and material integrity is maintained at all times.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00

Key Duties of a Production Manager:

• To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations
• Ensure the site maintains and follows all IPS quality procedures and controls
• Ensure HACCP plan is managed.
• Responsible for the Audit compliance (internal and external)
• Build and maintain strong customer relations.
• Responsible for the site’s HR compliance on ‘One HR’ system.
• To effectively motivate and manage Production Supervisors, controllers & Line Leaders along with the teams to meet production targets by production line.
• Liaise with HR and Agency with staff management/requirements 
• Monitor output of production room / lines - effectively dealing / supporting the team  with issues as and when they arise
• Manage an efficient production plan v’s work load, ensuring daily efficiency and wage % KPI’s are met.
• Liaise and collaborate with CML warehouse management to ensure the warehouse can support the IPS plan – short, medium and long term.
• Effectively use the integrated management system (Vision) to aid in the delivery of: Quality and tractability, Maximise production efficiency to ensure plan is met on an hourly/daily basis and Stock control.
• Ensure the all products produced meets client specifications (SPI)
• Be involved and support the risk assessment process
• Ensure the correct management of changeover of lines/product and sign off for all product changes
• Ensure all trials and first offs are completely successfully within timescale given Ensure all work orders are correct, (to include material/stock check available)
• To ensure all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures
• Ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to
• Train and identify training for all team members.
• Responsible for training compliance (Nvolve system)
• Complete 1:1s using review / training log and PDP’s with all reports.
• To assist in the identification and development of agency staff who demonstrate the potential to become IPS colleagues
• To act as a role model for best practice
• Support the Monitoring and control of all forms of waste
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on all forms of waste
• Drive own personal development through training and work based experience
• Must have a flexible approach to hours of work to maximise / support the smooth running of the site.
• To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post
• Personnel management: Undertake / support Investigations related to H&S /Quality, RTW’s and absent management, Training management and Daily task direction / organisation.
• Any other reasonable requests deemed within your role may be requested

• Experience within an FMCG production environment.
• Previously experience leading, developing and motivating a team.
• BRCGS & ISO audit knowledge.
• Knowledge for Co-pack operation – will be an advantage.
• Vison / WMS / SAP knowledge  
• Experience of working in a customer-led environment with changing priorities
• Ability to plan organise and prioritise work to strict deadlines
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages
• A good level of literacy and numeracy is required

As part of our drive to make IPS a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the normal bank holidays
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
• Life Assurance -  4 x your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam