Production Manager

YOU

As a Production Manager at Suntory GB&I Coleford Manufacturing Site, you are a dynamic leader with a passion for excellence in manufacturing. Your role is crucial in ensuring that the manufacturing process runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Your efforts directly impact the quality of the products, the satisfaction of customers, and the overall profitability of the company. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, you help the organization stay competitive and achieve its strategic goals, your hands-on approach and proactive management style make you an invaluable asset to the production team, ensuring that all performance metrics are met and exceeded.

YOUR ROLE

You will ensure a safe working environment by promoting safe practices and adhering to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, as well as Quality and HACCP regulations.

You will manage all aspects of line performance, including safety, quality, and environmental compliance, ensuring that production lines operate efficiently and meet performance targets.

Embracing our “Yatte Minahare” (“Go for it”) mindset, you will lead the team to deliver the agreed weekly production plan within the planned resource budget and timeframe, ensuring production schedules are met and resources are utilized effectively.

Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement within the production line by challenging existing practices and applying Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency at Coleford.

WHAT YOU BRING

You possess a solid background and working knowledge in HNC or an equivalent numerate discipline in Operations Management, ideally with a 6 Sigma Green Belt or equivalent qualification. Your expertise in managing a complex plant and resources within an FMCG environment, coupled with substantial experience in manufacturing or a similar field, is highly valued.

You have a passion for change and excel at solving complex issues, assimilating information, and making appropriate decisions under pressure, even during challenging conversations. Your ability to engage in meaningful discussions and drive effective solutions is a key strength.

Highly organized and proficient in planning, you effectively use tools such as Microsoft Office programs to manage tasks and projects efficiently.

ABOUT US

Suntory is a Japanese company and the world’s third biggest player in the drinks industry. The continuous success and growth of each individual makes Growing for Good possible. We believe in moving forward boldly, together. Our Coleford Factory was built in 1946 and spanning 53 acres, our factory employs more than 300 people who help make our much-loved drinks, Lucozade and Ribena. Our diverse and iconic portfolio include amongst many other brands, Orangina, Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies, Premium Malts and V. We wouldn’t achieve what we do without our people who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people unleash their spirit daily; they craft exceptional drinks, and they fuel our Growth

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

OUR COMMITMENT

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.