As the Plant Manager at Inghams, based in Cambridge within the Further Processing Plant, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the operations and management of our further processing plant facilities.

This is a permanent, full-time position based out of the beautiful Cambridge

A key senior leadership role for someone who has already proven themselves in high-performing manufacturing / food processing environments. You’ll bring expertise in operations, large-team leadership, and performance management across people, assets, and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations to ensure efficient production processes and adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimise plant performance, productivity, and workflow.
• Oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Manage a team of staff, providing leadership, guidance, and support to achieve operational objectives.
• Monitor production schedules, inventory levels, and resource allocation to meet customer demands effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the plant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and resolve operational issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, or similar field  / OR 10+ years Industry experience
• An MBA qualification would be advantageous

Desired Skills

• Proven ability to develop, communicate and implement production plans to budgets and service delivery
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and turning into purposeful insights for your team
• Experience monitoring compliance with safety policies and procedures
• Experience leading large high performance team across multiple disciplines.  
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and compliance requirements
• Experience working within the Food Production or FMCG would be advantageous
• Demonstrated implementation in any of the following, TPM, LEAN/Six Sigma and CMMS
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships and influence senior stakeholders internal and external to the organisation
• Ability to coach and develop others, monitor and measure performance and provide direct feedback. Implementing cultural change through leadership, engagement and coaching

If you are an experienced leader with a strong background in plant management and are passionate about driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Inghams.

Only applicants within NZ that hold a valid NZ working visa will be considered for the role