JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:              Production Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE:       Responsible for meeting and exceeding production targets.

REPORT TO:                       Factory Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:

·     Day to day management of production line and associated operators maximising Production capacity and resources.

·     Assist with production planning to ensure all packing lines are “ready to go” each day.

·     Report daily on stock levels and ensure raw materials are available for production.

·     Ensure that the correct drying/roasting programmes are selected and understood.

·     Ensure that the correct tempering times for all meat products are used and understood.

·     Have an understanding and ability to operate the control systems in the drying, fermentation rooms.

·     Achievement of manufacturing targets and continuous improvement initiatives

·     Delegate and organise work to ensure the achievement of maximum efficiencies.

·     Record actual production and shift efficiency.

·     Monitoring of productivity and performance of the department.

·     Achievement of manufacturing targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

·     Report any faulty piece of equipment, machinery, etc, to the Maintenance Manager.

·     Identify and support delivery of solutions to problems using recognised Lean Tools.

·     Maintain constant adherence to all company, customer and legal requirements regarding Food safety and Quality assurance.

·     Participate in Manufacturing/Operations meetings regarding product quality and processes.

·     Ensuring that the highest levels of Service, Quality and Workmanship are maintained.

·     Drive adherence to all HACCP systems.

·     Motivate, coach and organise a team of workers to maximise effectiveness.

·     Respond to employee queries and concerns in a timely manner.

·     Deal with employee grievances and disciplinary issues in conjunction with Management and HR.

·     Identify, and delivery of Training needs of direct reports.

·     Drive a culture of excellent adherence to Health & Safety of all employees through the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.

·     Meet all targets, measure and review KPI’s in order to achieve business plan

EXPERIENCE:

·     Minimum of 2 - 4 years in a similar position in an industry with high volume production advantageous.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

·     Third level education is desirable.

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

·     Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·     Excellent organisational skill required and project management experience

·     Strong team player with ability to work on own initiative.

·     Proven leadership is essential

·     Is flexible and adaptable

·     Shows initiative and understands what needs to be done to be successful

·     Works to high standards all the time

·     Leadership and People Management Skills

·     Previous experience in Lean production

Please submit a short note cover letter as to why this is the job for you to marion@issrecruitment.com

The Naas Pizza site is part of the Nomad Foods Group. The business operates two manufacturing sites in Ireland (Naas and Longford) employing approximately 450 FTEs and producing c. 50k tons of Pizzas annually, predominantly under the Goodfella’s and San Marco brands. BEP also produces own label Pizza for many retailers in both the UK and Ireland.

The core responsibility of the Production Manager role is to lead their team and contribute to the overall operational performance of the plant. The role will report directly to the Factory General Manager and will work closely with the relevant support functions e.g. Engineering, Technical, HR, Health & Safety, New product development. The job holder will be a key member of the sites manufacturing management team.

This successful individual will be value driven with a proven track record in managing activities within a production environment through the resources available to them.

Overall accountability for their Team’s performance, to lead by example by living the Nomad values. To develop and improve the five pillars of manufacturing through effective teamwork in the area of responsibility. The five pillars are, Safety, Quality, People, Output and Cost.

• H&S – Manage and improve behaviors, systems and training. All accidents and near misses to be followed through to root cause and closure.
• Maintain BRC ‘A++’ standards at all times on the production floor.
• Ensure adherence to procedures for process control, cleaning, 5S
• Management of process to ensure product is produced to specification Facilitation of improvement initiatives to reduce / eliminate customer complaints
• Write and maintain standard work (TWI) type procedures for area of responsibility
• 100% on time in full delivery of production plan
• Management of production activities to ensure OEE targets are achieved
• Cost control – Produce to bill of material specifications /manage labor costs
• HR Metrics – Absenteeism, training & development, performance management, engagement
• Promotion / facilitation of continuous improvement activities e.g. A3 / 8D problem solving, Team huddles, operational excellence steering in area of responsibility, six sigma projects
• Completion of projects as assigned by the Factory General Manager

Quality Standards – Achieve target on monthly quality standards audits:

• Systems – SOP/JI updates, training, and completion of training records
• Foreign body control
• GMP – Daily hygiene and housekeeping to agreed standards/targets
• HACCP – Completion of risk assessments with the HACCP Team, Maintenance of HACCP records, corrective and preventative action in HACCP failure, review of risk assessments and verification of HACCP plan with the HACCP team at least yearly
• Traceability – maintained records and document control and archiving
• BRC Accreditation – Target BRC score is Level ‘A’.
• Traffic light score – all paperwork to be checked daily

Essential

• Ideally 5 years within the FMCG at management level
• Experience in the application of ‘Lean Tools’
• Financial awareness
• Production Processes
• Good Interpersonal Skills (proven ability to manage a Team effectively, work with other departments)
• Ability to develop a Team and to identify team members skills and weaknesses
• Ability to proactively identify potential problems identifies solutions, evaluate these and implement in a timely manner
• Communication skill

Desirable

• Lean six Sigma Green Belt qualification
• Process Knowledge
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills
• Cost Awareness
• Continuous Improvement
• PC / SAP skills/ Q-pulse

The Naas Pizza site is part of the Nomad Foods Group. The business operates two manufacturing sites in Ireland (Naas and Longford) employing approximately 450 FTEs and producing c. 50k tons of Pizzas annually, predominantly under the Goodfella’s and San Marco brands. BEP also produces own label Pizza for many retailers in both the UK and Ireland.

The core responsibility of the Production Manager role is to lead their team and contribute to the overall operational performance of the plant. The role will report directly to the Factory General Manager and will work closely with the relevant support functions e.g. Engineering, Technical, HR, Health & Safety, New product development. The job holder will be a key member of the sites manufacturing management team.

This successful individual will be value driven with a proven track record in managing activities within a production environment through the resources available to them.

Overall accountability for their Team’s performance, to lead by example by living the Nomad values. To develop and improve the five pillars of manufacturing through effective teamwork in the area of responsibility. The five pillars are, Safety, Quality, People, Output and Cost.

• H&S – Manage and improve behaviors, systems and training. All accidents and near misses to be followed through to root cause and closure
• Maintain BRC ‘A++’ standards at all times on the production floor
• Ensure adherence to procedures for process control, cleaning, 5S
• Management of process to ensure product is produced to specification
• Facilitation of improvement initiatives to reduce / eliminate Customer complaints
• Write and maintain standard work (TWI) type procedures for area of responsibility
• 100% on time in full delivery of production plan
• Management of production activities to ensure OEE targets are achieved
• Cost control – Produce to bill of material specifications /manage labour costs
• HR Metrics – Absenteeism, training & development, performance management, engagement
• Promotion / facilitation of continuous improvement activities e.g. A3 / 8D problem solving, team huddles, operational excellence steering in area of responsibility, six sigma projects
• Completion of projects as assigned by the Factory General Manager

Quality Standards – Achieve target on monthly quality standards audits:

• Systems – SOP/JI updates, training, and completion of training records
• Foreign body control
• GMP – Daily hygiene and housekeeping to agreed standards/targets
• HACCP – Completion of risk assessments with the HACCP Team, Maintenance of HACCP records, corrective and preventative action in HACCP failure, review of risk assessments and verification of HACCP plan with the HACCP Team at least yearly
• Traceability – maintained records and document control and archiving
• BRC Accreditation – Target BRC score is Level ‘A’.
• Traffic light score – all paperwork to be checked daily

Desirable

• Lean six Sigma Green Belt qualification
• Process Knowledge
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills
• Cost Awareness
• Continuous Improvement
• PC / SAP skills/ Q-pulse

Essential

• Ideally 5 years within the FMCG at management level
• Experience in the application of ‘Lean Tools’
• Financial awareness
• Production Processes
• Good Interpersonal Skills (proven ability to manage a Team effectively, work with other departments)
• Ability to develop a Team and to identify Team members skills and weaknesses
• Ability to proactively identify potential problems identifies solutions, evaluate these and implement in a timely manner
• Communication skill

Overview

The Naas Pizza site is part of the Nomad Foods Group. The business operates two manufacturing sites in Ireland (Naas and Longford) employing approximately 450 FTEs and producing c. 50k tons of Pizzas annually, predominantly under the Goodfella’s and San Marco brands. BEP also produces own label Pizza for many retailers in both the UK and Ireland.

The core responsibility of the Production Manager role is to lead their team and contribute to the overall operational performance of the plant. The role will report directly to the Factory General Manager and will work closely with the relevant support functions e.g. Engineering, Technical, HR, Health & Safety, New product development. The job holder will be a key member of the sites manufacturing management team.

This successful individual will be value driven with a proven track record in managing activities within a production environment through the resources available to them.

Responsibilities

Overall accountability for their Team’s performance, to lead by example by living the Nomad values. To develop and improve the five pillars of manufacturing through effective teamwork in the area of responsibility. The five pillars are, Safety, Quality, People, Output and Cost.

• H&S – Manage and improve behaviors, systems and training. All accidents and near misses to be followed through to root cause and closure
• Maintain BRC ‘A++’ standards at all times on the production floor
• Ensure adherence to procedures for process control, cleaning, 5S
• Management of process to ensure product is produced to specification
• Facilitation of improvement initiatives to reduce / eliminate Customer complaints
• Write and maintain standard work (TWI) type procedures for area of responsibility
• 100% on time in full delivery of production plan
• Management of production activities to ensure OEE targets are achieved
• Cost control – Produce to bill of material specifications /manage labour costs
• HR Metrics – Absenteeism, training & development, performance management, engagement
• Promotion / facilitation of continuous improvement activities e.g. A3 / 8D problem solving, team huddles, operational excellence steering in area of responsibility, six sigma projects
• Completion of projects as assigned by the Factory General Manager

Quality Standards – Achieve target on monthly quality standards audits:

• Systems – SOP/JI updates, training, and completion of training records
• Foreign body control
• GMP – Daily hygiene and housekeeping to agreed standards/targets
• HACCP – Completion of risk assessments with the HACCP Team, Maintenance of HACCP records, corrective and preventative action in HACCP failure, review of risk assessments and verification of HACCP plan with the HACCP Team at least yearly
• Traceability – maintained records and document control and archiving
• BRC Accreditation – Target BRC score is Level ‘A’.
• Traffic light score – all paperwork to be checked daily

Desirable

• Lean six Sigma Green Belt qualification
• Process Knowledge
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills
• Cost Awareness
• Continuous Improvement
• PC / SAP skills/ Q-pulse

Qualifications

Essential

• Ideally 5 years within the FMCG at management level
• Experience in the application of ‘Lean Tools’
• Financial awareness
• Production Processes
• Good Interpersonal Skills (proven ability to manage a Team effectively, work with other departments)
• Ability to develop a Team and to identify Team members skills and weaknesses
• Ability to proactively identify potential problems identifies solutions, evaluate these and implement in a timely manner
• Communication skill

A busy food manufacturing plant in the Naas area are currently seeking a Production Supervisor

• Plan, lead direct, and monitor all production and maintenance activities to maximize the use of the organization’s resources to deliver finished goods to customer demand and meet established production specifications and schedules.
• Lead the production team to ensure the successful achievement of all targets, organizing overtime in conjunction with Plant Manager to a minimum when required

• Attend daily production meetings and address any issues raised.

• Manage attendance, timekeeping, overtime and annual leave

• Delegate and organize work to meet production targets such as output, waste, yield, efficiency.

• Meet required quality and production targets whilst ensuring delivery requirements are met for customers

• Conduct employee appraisals and probationary performance reviews

• Deal with employee grievances and disciplinary in conjunction with the Plant Manager / HR department

• Escalate any foreseen problems required to the Plant Manager if deemed necessary

• Review all production / management data (such as downtime, waste, process sheets, non-conformances, on hold logs) to ensure compliance

• Monitor control of all items within the area such as production tools, probes, machine parts in line with metal procedures and other such foreign matter procedures in place.

• Energy and waste management

• Ensure the work area and machines are in a clean / safe / hygienic manner

• Ensure all equipment is operated in accordance with training provided and that all staff are trained and signed off.

• Ensure all hygiene and safety procedures and Quality systems are adhered to at all times

• Ensure adherence to CCP points and that they are kept under control at all times

• Ensure all SOPs are up to date and reviewed at minimum annually or if there is a change in process. All staff to be trained in the latest version of SOPs. All SOPS must take into account “best practice” in relation to operation, quality and health & safety.

• Ensure all products are produced and packed to company / customer specification and on the ‘get it right first time’ motto.

• Ensure handling and use of all ingredients / finished product targets a zero wastage approach and reduces and write off risk to the business

This position is responsible for acting as the Finance Manager for multiple foreign subsidiaries of Vertex Inc. ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the accounting systems while partnering with business leaders to support strategic outcomes and operational plans by developing strategies and tactical plans emanating from the business plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of monthly financial statements for multiple foreign subsidiaries.
• Responsible for providing management with relevant financial data and reports necessary to support decision making.
• Ensure accuracy of accounting records by directing, developing, and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), or their equivalent, (collectively, GAAP) and IRS regulations.
• Work closely with Business Leaders in the development and measurement of financial goals, strategies and operational plans, including:
  • Analyzing and evaluating business area operating results and financial position, including comparison to plan and working collaboratively with Business Leaders to understand drivers behind variances that may require adjustment to business activities.
  • Provide recommendations to Business Leaders that may enhance profitability of operations.
• Manage the financial functions of multiple foreign subsidiaries of Vertex, Inc., including:
  • Accounting - Managing general ledger, month end close and consolidation process, which includes:
    • Recording of monthly journal entries and performance of monthly closing of the general ledger.
    • Reconciling intercompany activity.
    • Creating of workpapers/account reconciliations to support all balance sheet accounts and certain P&L accounts.
    • Managing Fixed Assets subledger in Oracle.
    • Creating and distributing monthly financial statement package(s).
    • Analyzing accounting transactions for accuracy, investigating questionable data and taking corrective action when necessary.
    • Participating in the review and analysis of trend reports for anomalies to ensure a complete and accurate monthly close.
    • Managing Transfer Pricing calculations and ensuring accuracy of calculations.
    • Managing relationships with outsourced third parties.
  • Accounts Payable - Processing payments to vendors and employees.
  • Payroll - Ensuring monthly payroll is processed timely and all applicable withholdings and statutory obligations are completed accurately and in compliance with local requirements.
  • Tax - Managing local tax compliance (i.e. VAT, payroll, corporate, etc.) and supporting Corporate tax needs related to foreign subsidiaries.
  • Treasury - Managing all banking activity for applicable foreign accounts and interfacing with foreign banks as a local liaison
  • Financial Reporting - Act as financial liaison to European management, provide monthly reporting and modeling as needed.
• Supervise staff and delegate responsibilities as appropriate with consideration to review & oversight of work, proper separation of duties, and backups are in place for vacation coverage.
• Responsible for managing annual financial statement audits of foreign subsidiaries, leading the engagement with the auditors, and preparing supporting work papers, analysis, and financial statement reports.
• Exercise professional judgment to moderately resolve complex accounting problems.
• Coordinate Accounting interactions with other entities to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Act as country liaison and point of contact for process improvements and financial matters. Provide advice to other entities for upcoming initiatives and act as a sounding board for teams and projects with respect to financial and accounting issues.
• Assist in establishing, implementing, documenting, and monitoring compliance with the Company's adopted accounting policies and procedures, with a focus on foreign subsidiary activities.
• Work on country cross functional teams related to a variety of areas and projects bringing Finance specific expertise as well as overall business acumen.
• Establish effective processes and practices for knowledge sharing and communication
• Lead or participate in other projects or duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach employees on career development opportunities and strategies.
• Manage and coach employees on all human resource related processes including selection, performance management, employee relations, terminations, compensation and rewards, employee development, etc.
• Recognize others' contributions and share credit for success.
• Own attainment of high employee satisfaction and retention; lead development of program and initiatives within group to attain high employee satisfaction.

• Knowledge of US GAAP, applicable local GAAP for relevant foreign subsidiaries and IFRS required
• Experience with managing multiple international subsidiaries and consolidation required, preferably with a US parent.
• Treasury management experience with managing multiple currencies required.
• Prior experience in handling VAT, corporate taxes and payroll in the applicable foreign jurisdictions required.
• Experience with Oracle or Workday ERP system or other Cloud based ERP system preferred.
• Ability to apply professional concepts, experience, and company objectives in order to perform an in-depth analysis of situations or data to resolve complex issues in creative ways.
• Ability to work without supervision. Latitude for independent decision making
• Ability to network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Ability to listen and understand information and communicate the same.
• Must be results oriented, customer focused, and exhibit good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.
• Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation and facilitation) skills.
• Attend educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, developing and/or maintaining proficiency in the latest productivity and technical tools.
• Sufficient knowledge of business communications, including telephone, voicemail, and e-mail, and operations of office machines, such as photocopier, scanner, and fax.

EDUCATION, TRAINING:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Accounting or equivalent
• Ten (10) plus years' experience in professional accounting, including overseeing the month in close and reporting process and involvement in other accounting and finance areas.
• Two (2) plus years' leadership responsibility.
• CPA certification or Foreign equivalent preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and/or experiencer equivalent experience.

Other Qualifications - The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule - better is the enemy of done. Don't spend hours when minutes are enough.
• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a "We Can" mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you're unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.