Job Summary
Reporting to the Head of Production, within the Suntory GB&I Coleford Manufacturing site, the Production Line Owner will be responsible for all elements of performance for an allocated production line.
The Production Line Owner is responsible for delivering the performance of their production line and team in relation to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People Development.
The Production Line Owner will be required to spend around 50% of their time within the operational area (line side) proactively driving and managing performance across the shifts.
During periods of downtime, the Production Line Owner will ensure the full utilisation of the team in value-add activities.
Job Responsibilities
Quality, Environment, Health and Safety
- Promotes safe working practices and complies to EHS, Quality and HACCP standards.
Line / Area Performance
Accountable for all aspects of line performance – Safety, Quality, Environmental Compliance,Financial, Production Plan, Efficiency, Losses and Waste
Manages the KPI development, tracking, monitoring, analysis, diagnosis and consequentcorrective / improvement actions.
Delivery
Maximises plant capability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by managing all lossesManages the team to deliver the agreed weekly production plan within the planned resourcebudget and timeframe
Leads continuous improvement within the line by challenging existing practices, using TPM methodologies.People Development
Drives responsibility and accountability at all levels in line with our Company principles and putsour vision, mission and behaviours at the heart.
Cost
Ensures a cost effective operationSkills and Experience
HNC or equivalent in a numerate discipline or vocational training in Operations ManagementFormal qualification in Continuous Improvement Principles (ideally 6 Sigma Green Belt or equivalent)Knowledge of managing a complex plant and resources within a FMCG environmentEffective planning skills including ability to construct and communicate Gantt chartsAbility to understand Coleford operational demands and interpret these into daily action plans / activities to ensure delivery of production demandsStrong computer skills with ability to work with Microsoft office programmes and bespoke automation softwareAbility to communicate, network, engage and influence people across the Coleford siteAbility to effectively solve complex issues, assimilate information and make appropriate decisions under pressureStrong written and oral communication skills including report writing and formal presentation skillsAbility to demonstrate a high level of credibility, integrity and resilienceStrong analytical skills underpinned by innovative thinking.Ability to balance multiple priorities successfully, challenge norms and traditional ways of working