An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Carrs Billington Agriculture (Operations) Ltd as a Site Manager at our Lancaster Mill.
Have you got what it take to lead operations at our Lancaster feed mill which produces up to 6000 tonnes per week?
We're searching for a dynamic and experienced Site Manager who can drive operational excellence, maintain health, safety and quality standards while prioritising team leadership ABOUT US Every day we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed.
Whether they are after a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on their land or even just a helping hand.
We have the people, products, and services to help our customers get from where they are now to where they want to be.
This is why every role at Carr's Billington is hugely important to our shared success and why we welcome talent from across all different backgrounds to work across our retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions.
Carr's Billington Agriculture is a subsidiary company of The Billington Group, who are also the proud owner of Criddle & Co., English Provender Company and Billington Foods.
The Job To lead and manage the site and direct line reports to ensure that the site operates in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
To ensure that sales requirements are achieved in line with volume requirements and quality and within budgeted cost levels, by effectively implementing production plans and optimising plant efficiencies whilst ensuring compliance with company procedures and legislation.
The successful candidate will:- Maintain and manage a site structure which enables the production and delivery of feed of consistently satisfactory quality, whilst complying with the relevant policies, procedures and legislation and achieving minimum cost.
Lead the mill team with effective leadership, motivation and team building to empower the individuals to take responsibility and ownership.
Drive a continuous improvement culture within the mill through the application of lean manufacturing tools.
Work with the Head of Engineering to jointly devise and deliver capital projects, that align to and deliver the business strategy for the site, in line with the budgeted costs and timescales.
Build effective relationships with other functions and suppliers to understand and ensure customer expectations are met.
Maintain hygiene standards on site for a safe working environment and meet the requirements of the relevant assurance schemes Responsible for the achievement of the agreed budget for the site, whilst continually striving for greater efficiency.
Ensure the achievement of feed safety is always a priority Ensure that there is an effective maintenance program in place that minimises unplanned downtime.
Adhere to Company and Group policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to Safety, Health and Environmental.
To ensure all relevant legislation and approved codes of practice, are adhered to in respect of ongoing compliance, including but not limited to UFAS, FIAS, & NOPS assurance schemes.
of a Workshop.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES REQUIRED Essential Experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment.
Accountability in a management role with HSE responsibility.
BRC or Similar standards of operation.
Capital Planning and Implementation.
Budget Management.
People Management and Development Respond positively to change - Change Champion.
Strong Influencer - able to overcome employee objections.
Flexibility to vary location and work patterns according to business priorities.
Resilient.
Applies Discretion; communicates to the right people about the right things.
Organisation and Prioritisation Skills.
Desirable Experience in Food/Agricultural Industry.
Lean Manufacturing/ CI Experience.
Project Management Experience.
Commercial Management skills BENEFITS As part of The Billington Group we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: An attractive salary package.
Annual salary reviews in September each year.
A minimum of 25 days annual leave.
Opportunity to work for a well-established family-owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.
Your Health Health Assured: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling and health and wellbeing advice.
Sick pay: Generous company sick pay entitlement.
Health Cash Plan: A health cash plan allowing colleagues to claim back money spent on everyday health care such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more.
Your Lifestyle Staff Discount: Colleagues are eligible for a generous staff discount on selected products at our Country Stores.
Cycle to work scheme: A salary sacrifice scheme saving you tax on the purchase of a new bicycle and associated equipment.
Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover: Choose to increase the level of life assurance cover already provided to you by the company or add critical illness cover, all at preferential rates.
Perks At Work: Access to an exclusive member's discount website with over 3,500 brands where you can save money and earn cashback on spends from grocery shopping to holidays.
Salary finance benefits: Savings schemes, preferential rate loans and wage advances all through payroll as well as tools for financial education.
Your Future Pension: Enrolment into the Company pension scheme after 3 months of employment.
Training & Development: Role specific training and ongoing training and development opportunities identified through our annual appraisal process.