Production Manager, Wakefield

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Production Manager, Wakefield (Permanent)Annual performance related pay bonus + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts including childcare vouchers, holiday buy/sell scheme, optional health care and life assurance + All safety equipmentprovided + Laundered Uniform + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible workingWhat you become part of:Wakefield Operations is the largest plant in CCEP and the biggest soft drink plant in Europe which produces about a third of GB’s volume across their 8 manufacturing, and 2 preform lines.The site can produce 540,000 cans per hour and 132,000 bottles per hour. With over 550 employees across Manufacturing, QESH and Engineering, experience here can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Wakefield and further afield across other GB sitesand Pan-European locations.What to expect:Reporting into the Senior Operations Manager, you will lead a team of shift managers across multiple manufacturing disciplines to ensure the successful operation of the site.Your key priority will be ensuring that we meet our customers’ expectations by producing Coca-Cola’s world class brand through effective execution.You will be responsible for high speed & world class efficiency manufacturing lines.Key responsibilities include:Deliver high standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing practices), in line with the Coca-Cola Operating Requirements (KORE) Manage the sites labour budget by operating to the core manning levels at all times and reducing cost wherever possible Collaborate with QESHto deliver and improve the site’s Quality, Environment, Health and Safety standards Execution of the legal requirements for product safety, quality, environment and people are met and improved Grow, develop and engage your team via our performance managementprocesses including developing a pipeline of talent for the future Full accountability for delivering line utilisation targets and production schedules Having the commercial understanding to create and control the budget and ensure all available resourcesare utilized Control, reduce and improve line wastage, raw materials and syrup usage Improve and embed operational excellence through effective site routines, with a huge focus on data driven decisions Effectively execute the maintenance plan and control allplanned and unplanned events to optimise line performance and production cost through shift management teams Create a culture of safety by guiding and leading safe working practices Lead by example demonstrating and applying Continuous Improvement behaviourat all timesSkills & Essentials:Proven operational management ability The passion and ability to coach people is key, combined with the motivation to train and develop Ability to make critical decisions within a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and influencing skills A self-starterwith a thirst for knowledge and hunger to succeed Ability to prioritise multiple tasks using initiative Demonstrate analytical thinking Knowledge and understanding of SAP is advantageous but not essential #ACoca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is a major fast-moving consumer goods business and the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler. We’re a dedicated team of 33,200 people, serving 2 million customers in 29 countries. We make, sell and distribute theworld’s most loved drinks brands - including Coca-Cola®, Fanta®, Sprite®, Costa Coffee® and Monster®. We’ve also expanded into alcohol with ready to drink Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola. We want a workforce that is as diverse as our products – with a culturethat fosters belonging and inclusivity.From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them whodrive our future growth. To find out more about what it’s like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here tospeak to an insider .We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related toour alcohol portfolio.