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We have an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment & Training Manager to join a large Manufacturing site in the heart of Carlisle.
This is a pivotal time to be joining this organisation as they embark on their journey to become the UKs flagship site, manufacturing some the world’s most well-known sweet treats.
 
As the Recruitment and Training Manager you will be reporting into the site Supply Chain Manager, ensuring customer demand, labour and training are kept in balance in the short, medium and long term. 
The role is multi-faceted, and you must be able to manage both analytically and practically, at a site level. 
 
Key Responsibilities will Include:

Ensure the site has the right labour to meet budgeted volumes 
Implement a process for reviewing labour establishment
Manage the Overtime spend vs agreed budget 
Providing daily and weekly labour reconciliation 
Develop a Labour Management system and process
Support training plans to mitigate any skills issues and deliver ongoing training plans to meet budgeted volumes 
Produce a process plan that minimises overtime and mitigates idle time 
Manage the relationship with the Agency providers 
Agree holiday group sizes & communications
Manage 3 direct reports, coaching and providing development opportunities within your team with 1-2-1’s  
What are we looking for?
Essential

Experience in a FMCG company, preferably within a manufacturing environment, or a Recruitment Agency background with experience of recruiting within the manufacturing sector
Proven track record of engaging with key stakeholders at all levels
Highly analytical
Business/Commercial awareness and understanding of the business drivers and factors that impact on related KPI'sDesirable

Food manufacturing experience 
Experience of developing or implementing labour planning models  
What’s in it for you?  

Opportunity to self-enrol into a Health Cash Plan
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Cover
25 days + bank holidays 
Holiday Enhancement Scheme
1 Volunteering Day per year
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Discount and Cashback Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Financial Wellbeing Support
Access to great training and development opportunities 
Hours: Monday to Friday Office Hours
Pay: £38-44k
 
This is a fantastic, brand new role – make it your own and join a revolutionary company at a great time! Apply today for more information