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Uist Asco Ltd, Scotland’s premium seaweed processor, is located on the isle of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Uist Asco has been involved in the production of quality dried seaweed since 2012. Uist Asco provides products for the alginate, agriculture, horticulture, and aquaculture industries. Uist Asco has a proud history of success with its dedicated staff and strong community ties.
Uist Asco is currently seeking a seasoned, dedicated and experienced Production Manager
to oversee production responsibilities. This will be a rewarding role for a candidate
eager to remain in production while applying sound leadership and management to a
seasoned production staff. To be successful, you need to carry equal parts hands-
Location – Uist Asco, A865, Isle of North Uist HS6 5AY, UK
Salary – Competitive
The Production Manager is responsible for managing most aspects of the Uist ASCO operation including budgeting, planning, directing and operational & financial forecasting to ensure a safe, efficient and quality operation. The Production Manager will analyse, evaluate and implement processes, equipment, personnel and training requirements assuring all operating parameters are achieved within defined cost.
The Production Manager reports to the Scottish Project Manager and the VP of Global Manufacturing, Engineering and Lean, and will work closely with other Plant Managers, Safety & Environmental Manager, Engineering, Finance, R&D, Sales, Marketing, Production planning, Service excellence and Quality Assurance Departments. The production manager will lead and manage production and maintenance personnel.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide leadership for the successful operation of the Uist ASCO facility.
- Ensure plant meets and exceeds the government and company safety and environmental standards, regulations and policies.
- Ensure all the positions are filled on a timely basis to ensure business continuity.
- Manage personnel issues in the plant to resolve issues and provide leadership to motivate people, foster teamwork and promote an awareness of health & safety and quality in all aspects of the operation.
- Achieve budgeted production, yield and cost of production on a consistent basis.
- Closely monitor, control and maintain plant key performance indicators.
- Work with Resource management and plant to manage quality of incoming raw material.
- Work with Operations, Quality, and engineering, science and Lean team to develop SOP and standard work for all the areas of operations.
- Develop and execute training and cross training for all the operations personnel.
- Ensure preventive maintenance program is implemented to improve the reliability of the equipment.
- Ensure QA program and sanitation program is developed and implemented.
- Work with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to ensure all members of the manufacturing team work within the safety policies, and safe work procedures; to provide a safe workplace for our employees.
- Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program
- Ensure maintenance of buildings, grounds and equipment are carried out in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to all operations employees.
- Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment.
- Work with research and development personnel to develop new product strategies.
- Work with purchasing department to develop and improve supplier relationships.
- Assist with public relations to maintain the appropriate corporate image within the local community.
- Respond to after hours, and weekend emergency calls, from the production plant
- Support the company’s vision and policies regarding safety and health, corporate culture and the Progressive Excellence Program by displaying the appropriate behaviors and leadership toward meeting the company’s objectives in these areas.
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or business administration.
- Min 2 years of experience in Plant/Operations management
- Competency in MS office and business software applications
If this job sounds like it was made for you, we’d like to meet you. To further explore this opportunity, just submit your application to careers@acadian.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Production Manager