Are you ready to take on a leadership role in the thriving biscuit industry?

We are looking for a Value Stream Manager to join a leading UK biscuit manufacturer. This is your chance to contribute to the journey of becoming the top name in the UK market. As a Value Stream Manager, you'll play a key role in building strategic plans that directly influence the direction of the business. With numerous sites across the UK, there's ample room for progression and growth. Lead and develop a team of junior professionals while enjoying a supportive company culture with a strong focus on employee well-being. Join our client and enjoy competitive salary packages as you help shape the future of this esteemed company.

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You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• To formulate and communicate a customer focused vision and strategy for the value stream over the next 2 – 3 years
• To ensure the effective planning, deployment and management of all resources in order to meet value stream objectives
• To comply with all aspects of both health/safety/environment and food safety legislations at all times
• To identify key drivers of Value stream profitability and be able to devise and execute specific action plans in the short term
• To build an operational excellence culture and drive continuous improvement within the value stream in line with its vision and strategy
• To understand and influence when necessary any commercial drivers of value stream profitability
• To drive value stream colleagues towards high performance by exhibiting inspiring leadership at all times (through clear vision/objective setting, support/challenge current performance/profitability and developing teams)  
• Development and execution of value stream strategy over a 2-3 year period
• Achievement of top line annual budget targets in terms of cost and profitability
• Achievement of all annual compliance standards in terms of food safety, product quality and health/safety & environment
• Development of a continuous improvement programme in conjunction with all relevant functions of the value stream
• Integrity and Segregation
• The process of Integrity and Segregation is to ensure the basic principles :-
• What is supposed to be in the product is in the product
• What is NOT supposed to be in the product ISN’T in the product
• Please be aware of Factory At Risk ingredients and make sure that they are handled carefully and used properly.

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What's required?

• Significant leadership experience
• A-level or equivalent qualified or equivalent knowledge acquired through hands-on experience
• Excellent people management, communication and coaching skills, including experience of disciplinary, grievances etc. and knowledge of employment legislation (e.g. Working Time Directive)
• Health & Safety and Food Safety qualification and HACCP / GMP knowledge
• Highly computer literate (SAP, Excel, Promtek or equivalent recipe control system)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt , 5S)
• Logical and analytical approach with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience of working with complex automated manufacturing systems (engineering knowledge/ experience would be beneficial)
• Ability to factor in other business drivers (e.g. safety, profitability)

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What's in it for you?

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£45,000.00 - £50,000.00

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Do you think you fit the criteria?

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Want to find out more about the role?

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ID 085

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