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Llandyrnog Creamery

To ensure the smooth running of all manufacturing functions, achieving KPI targets in the most efficent manner, whilst raising standards.Responsibilities include:Develop forecasts within the framework set by corporate financeTake the lead to develop and anchor a lean cultureEnsure that the department complies with Arla Foods' standards as well as local standards,policies, safety requirements and applicable laws.Generate and analyse data for site "Key performance indicators"Participate in site projects, plant commissioning/efficiencies activities.Investigating site/customer issues and implimenting corrective actionsKey achievements in this role1% increase in cheese yield20% reduction in consumable costsGMP score increased from 70% to 98%Increased daily production tonnage by 7%Reduced plant cleaning time by 12%

Llandyrnog Creamery

Responsible for leading and coordinating site CI initiatives,setting expectations,tracking and communicating results.Resposibilities included:Optimising processes and practices, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.Challenging the status quo in order to improve overall performance via continuous improvementLead the department in operator training and developmentKey achievements in this role:Successful implimentation and sustainment of culture change improvement programme, using lean manufacturing tools and techniquesReduction in down time through short interval control, problem solving and work standardisationDeveloped detailed work instructions (SOP's)

Llandyrnog Creamery

Manage production team of 14 on continuous shift system for bulk cheese manufacturingProcesses: milk intake, milk pasturisation, dairy cheese production, packing, palletising. whey concentrate and whey cream production.Responsibilities included:Create and organise shift patterns and coverCoordinate all production activitiesMaximise utilisation of labourManagement by visability

Llandyrnog Creamery

Resoponisble for quality control of incoming milk, scheduling and production runs to best utiilise available quota.