Production Area Manager
Role Overview
Oversee multiple production lines at the Coleford site, driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, sustainability, people, and culture.
Lead operational excellence and transformational change in a complex manufacturing environment.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role purpose
Oversee multiple production lines at the Coleford site, driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, sustainability, people, and culture.
Lead operational excellence and transformational change in a complex manufacturing environment.
Production leadership and performance
- Lead safety compliance through the Zero Harm programme and embed a Just & Fair Culture.
- Drive product quality and compliance with quality systems and audits.
- Manage delivery across production lines, follow production plans, and improve OEE.
- Develop people through coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Control costs through efficiency, waste reduction, and budget management.
- Champion continuous improvement and problem solving using Suntory Monozukuri Way and Values.
- Maintain compliance with SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments, and manufacturing records.
- Work with Engineering, Planning, Brand, and Commercial teams on production and NPI activities.
- Manage change, balance the operational scorecard, coordinate 24/7 and 24/5 shift teams, and govern KPIs.
Essential qualifications and experience
- HND, degree, or equivalent in a numerate discipline, or vocational training in Operations Management.
- Formal qualification in Continuous Improvement Principles, such as a Six Sigma Green Belt.
- FMCG high-volume manufacturing experience; Food or Beverage experience is preferred.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety, quality management systems, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
- Proven ability to drive operational excellence and transformational change.
Desirable experience and skills
- Experience with Total Productive Management principles.
- Familiarity with SAP and relevant production IT systems.
- Experience managing multi-shift manufacturing teams.
- Advanced coaching and conflict management skills.
About Suntory
Suntory describes itself as a global consumer products company with a diverse beverage portfolio.
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