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Bluebird Foods Ltd, proudly in NZ for 70 years, we are the leader in Salty Snacks and well known for our most loved and trusted range such as Bluebird Originals, Doritos, Copper Kettle, Grain Waves, Twisties and Cheetos! As part of PepsiCo.
Job Overview
The main purpose of the role is to consistently demonstrate sound leadership qualities to drive performance excellence at Bluebird and deliver the balanced scorecard (people, service, quality, safety and cost) across 2 production lines to meet AOP targets. Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Manager, the ideal candidate will be commercially astute, a strategic thinker and possess excellent people management skills, overseeing a diverse and long-established team.
Key Responsibilities
Definition and ownership of the Bluebird Continuous Improvement strategy and annual priorities
Identification of future structural change needs (assets and people) as a result of ever evolving customer requirements
Management and use of manufacturing resources / physical capabilities
Deliver financial AOP targets and identify above plan opportunities to deliver financial gains
Develop and deliver people strategy to drive positive employee regard, strong front line capability and a KPI / continuous improvement culture in a developing site culture
Demonstrate personal leadership on the people agenda through delivery of inspiring employee communication and building strong engagement and involvement mechanisms
Deliver product quality standards (i.e. weak link results, complaints) and food safety/hygiene standards (i.e. foreign objects, product contamination, plant design and housekeeping), through operation/maintenance of production equipment, and management of shift-based teams
Deliver strong customer service through delivery of service measures in day-to-day operation and the implementation of all product introductions in line with the commercial agenda
Ensure a safe working environment for all employees, achieving above industry performance via compliance to internal strategy (ERP) and legislative requirements. Lead the development of the safety culture on site through risk centered activity owned by front line employees
Provide strong leadership and coaching for front line managers and front line employees alike via formal and informal processes (to include safety action teams, green teams and workplace organisation)
Role model and enforcer of corporate standards, behaviours and values for Bluebird site employee group
Influence the Bluebird agenda, ensuring consistency of approach / best practice development across the broader team
About You
Tertiary qualified
Ability to define and lead the people capability build programme for a manufacturing site
Demonstrable strength in engaging and inspiring people to follow and buy into long term vision for the site as it undergoes structural change
Confidence and courage to think laterally, justify and implement reliable solutions in a unique manufacturing environment
Analytical and logical thinker
Clearly demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate, empower and coach a team of managers, staff and frontline employees
Influencing skills across operations, peers, and site leadership team
Demonstrate a drive for results and a can do attitude. Leverage a keen understanding of key business drivers to achieve results
Proven ability to relate effectively with a broad range of levels and disciplines
Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels which foster the trust, co-operation and support of others
Knowledge of continuous improvement and modern process control techniques (Lean methodologies such as DMAIC, 5S etc.)
Knowledge of H&S principles and practices
Knowledge of team design and self-managed team principles
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
Knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles and practice
Demonstrated experience at managing/supervising a workgroup, with particular emphasis on maintaining a balance between the development of a team-based culture with achieving "bottom line" performance
Demonstrated experience in food factory operations
Demonstrated experience in facilitating the development of staff
Understanding of budget preparation and financial reports.
About us
We are a progressive and people-focused business and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career. We offer you:
An opportunity to join a Global FMCG Company and a Top Employer of Choice!
A competitive benefits package
Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities
Health and Wellness Programs
Free access to our new onsite Gym
Free Car Park and Subsidised Staff Canteen
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Perks and benefits Employee Assistance Program Onsite Physio & Physical Activity Facilities BUPA & Medibank Private Health Insurance Asahi Drinks Cart Free Snacks Onsite Luxury Escapes & Scoopon PepsiCo Foundation Family Scholarships Nudge Financial Well-Being
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