Production Director

Our client, a modern brewery in Greece, is looking to recruit a Production Director, to manage the whole of production, including Malting, Brewing, Packaging, Engineering and Quality, to produce high quality beer at the right time and price, in a safe and environmentally conscious way.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead Production to World Class standards through the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) and a Total Productive Maintenance system.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, environmental and quality standards and procedures are maintained at all times across all operational areas.
• Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across Production and proactively manage to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support the Malting, Brewing, Packaging, Engineering and Quality Managers in their personal development as managers and leaders through a performance management system.
• Develop, set and manage fixed, variable and capital budgets for all Production departments.
• Act as lead decision maker on major capital investments.
• Lead production planning processes to ensure efficient use of all company assets and that production volumes are delivered with suitable stockholdings that meet Sales requirements.
• Set the brewing culture for the company.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Relevant technical degree (e.g., science, brewing, engineering).
• IBD Diploma in Brewing qualification, IBD Master Brewer qualification, or similar brewing qualification.
• Business qualifications such as an MBA would be well regarded.
• At least 10 years of proven management experience with 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Preferably from a brewing background with a working knowledge across all areas of production although will consider candidates with excellent FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Direct experience with financial management in a production environment.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Experience managing major capital upgrades and commissioning.
• Experience implementing World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Greek language useful with English speaking required.

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship so only applicants within the UK and EU will be considered.

For more information, please contact Laurence Rougeaux at Carling Recruitment,
laurence.rougeaux@carlingrecruitment.com
Tel: +44 (0)1483 893100.