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Production Support Manager Glasgow, Scotland

Edrington

Full Time Glasgow, Scotland 46000 - 57000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Requisition Id: 1798

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, GB, G15 6RW

About Edrington

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic and Noble Oak American Whiskey. Edrington also has strategic partnerships for No.3 London Dry Gin and Wyoming Whiskey.

Remuneration and Package

Salary £46,000 - £57,000 per annum
12 month fixed term contract
Dayshift
37 days holiday + 4 Giving More Days
Attractive pension
Share reward scheme
Global wellbeing programme
Product Allowance

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Global Supply Chain for the role of Production Support Manager – Manufacturing (Classic/Prestige) on Dayshift on a fixed term contract for 12 months. We are looking for an ambitious individual who will drive the Edrington Operational Excellence Strategy and contribute to the success of Global Supply Chain’s journey to Prestige and Manufacturing Industry Excellence recognition. As we focus more on premium and luxury, we are at the beginning of our journey towards being recognised for World Class Manufacturing service and quality levels, therefore, require someone who is passionate about building and delivering Operational Excellence and wants to be part of something exciting and challenging.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager - Prestige or Manufacturing Manager - Classic, and in partnership with this role, the Production Support Manager (PSM) is accountable for supporting the development of strategical and tactical approaches to ensure the efficient and effective running of our Classic/Prestige bottling hall operation.

Job Description

Day-to-day, this role must ensure the delivery of product to the quality, quantities and service levels required to meet the requirements of our customers, through the effective management and support of the core team of Team Leaders and Line teams (Circa 50+ staff) to achieve industry leading service and quality levels, shipment targets and reducing the overall cost per case, through leadership and operational excellence on all lines and areas of responsibility. You will also be responsible for the following:

Overall responsibility for key areas in production and a team of Team Leaders and operators on dayshift
Understand customers and brand strategic and operational requirements, and work towards meeting them through development and implementation of the Manufacturing strategy - OTIF
Ensure all Good Manufacturing Practice Standards and area targets are understood and worked towards
Ensure labour resources are in line with budget and utilisation
Develop a framework of Knowledge and Skills to deliver the strategy for Classic and Prestige

Deliver measurable department/area efficiency performance improvements via teams’ engagement in CI systems, tools and techniques, and team ownership of business KPIs
Develop a quality and service level mindset within the team that focuses on Operational Excellence and achieving the “best”
To develop and deliver Edrington’s OPEX philosophy engage with all team members to understand the business and personal benefits of continuous improvement using lean tools
To produce appropriate customer requirements on time, in full and to the agreed quality and service level standards
Monitor and work to achieve budget targets for manufacturing focussing on quality, cost and delivery
Promote, develop and maintain a team culture that promotes and engages with business CI strategies
To understand, promote and deliver personal and managerial responsibility under Health and Safety legislation

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will lead by example to set behavioural standards for themselves and team, aligned to GSC/Manufacturing OPEX standards, systems and strategy. They will strategically & tactically work at the line to promote best practice and standards to create culture of high performing teams across manufacturing. They will motivate and stretch teams through regular 1:1s with direct reports to discuss performance and development, formally and informally managing employee performance. The successful candidate must ensure alignment and delivery of work with regular team meetings to discuss performance and priorities using current Tier meetings and management systems. They will also manage employee grievance and disciplinary issues, as required, with HR support.

Employee value proposition

At Edrington, you will experience an incredible culture based on respect and giving more. We are exceptionally passionate about our brands and genuinely care about our people, continually investing in their development and wellbeing. Join Edrington and make a world of difference.

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