Front Line Factory Manager - Fruit Night Shift (Sun-Thurs)

Are you a strategic and inspiring leader looking to drive operational excellence in a dynamic FMCG environment? At Whitworths Ltd, we’re on the lookout for a Front-Line Factory Manager to lead our Night Shift Fruit department.

• This role understands the business and functional strategy and their role in supporting and delivering this.
• Inputs into the development and execution of the annual functional plan.
• Implements and embeds strategic plans.
• Lead the delivery of implementation of continuous improvement activities for own area and shift with a pipeline of improvement projects for own area/shift.
• Is accountable for recruitment, training and development, motivating, directing, rewarding and recognising direct reports to optimise employee performance and motivation and boost workplace productivity. Uses a variety of people practices, leadership styles and a coaching approach to achieve.
• Embraces a culture of performance management. Responsible for managing teams using performance management tools to best effect. Doesn't shy away from the difficult conversations.
• Builds an environment of trust and encouragement that supports employee commitment and loyalty.
• Manages and develops the performance of the team to achieve objectives, by holding 121 performance discussions, coaching, upskilling and holding team members accountable
• Development of team to enhance succession planning. Training and development of all team members
• Direct reports include Line Minders, Tech B, MSO, Specialist Operatives, and Production Operatives.