Here at the Silverhand Estate we have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate driven Production and Supply Manager to bring their expertise to the fore and lead the team into 2027 with ambition, professionalism and focus. This is an opportunity to showcase yourbexperiance and skills and take ownership of this new role.
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.
Company values and core behaviours
Motivated: Positive, enthusiastic, and always engaged in whatever we do.
Dedicated: Committed to being the best and producing the best.
Commercial: Aware of our business, our impact, and our value.
Visionary: Constantly looking at how we can adapt, improve, and innovate our Industry. Creating a winning experience for our colleagues and customers through our work environment, training, and people management.
United: Always working together as part of a team, valuing our people and their contribution to our success.
Knowledgeable: Experts in our field, always striving to understand our industry better.
Key responsibilities
Production & Bottling
Lead all bottling, labelling, packaging and production scheduling activities.
Develop and manage annual, quarterly and weekly production plans aligned to sales forecasts.
Ensure maximum line efficiency and utilisation across all production facilities.
Manage bottling contractors and third-party production and maintenance partners where required.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and reduce waste.
Ensure all production activities comply with HACCP, BRC, H&S and regulatory requirements.
Manage production labour planning and staffing requirements.
Track and report production KPIs to senior management.
Procurement & Supplier Management
Source and procure all dry goods including bottles, corks, capsules, labels, cartons, cases, pallets and ancillary materials.
Negotiate supplier contracts to secure best value, quality and service levels.
Develop strategic supplier relationships and contingency supply plans.
Monitor supplier performance through KPI reviews.
Manage procurement budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure continuity of supply for all critical production materials.
Inventory & Demand Planning
Maintain accurate stock records for wine, dry goods and finished goods.
Lead monthly inventory reconciliations and cycle counting programmes.
Work closely with sales and finance teams to generate accurate forecasts.
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