Production Team Lead

As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents.

We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles. A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and offer equal opportunities and flexibilities.

Operations Manager

• Lead the manufacturing and warehouse team to ensure safe, effective and efficient operation of the manufacturing and inbound warehouse facility
• Develop and manage the team in an equitable, transparent, challenging and supportive manner with clear accountabilities and objectives in all areas.
• Engage and develop continuous improvement across all areas to improve the safety, quality, delivery, cost and people aspects of the facility
• Demonstrate strong company values and communication with all stakeholders (team members, cross‑functional colleagues)

• Communicate to the Shift Managers (or the Production Planning department and Operations Manager in the absence of the Shift Managers) any issues that may prevent the achievement of the production targets and corrective action.
• Ensure all your team members are working safely, efficiently and to company procedures through effective leadership and training.
• Communicate, take feedback and drive improvement through frequent and robust objective setting, leadership and transparency.
• Set high standards and expectations in customer service, stock management, workplace/warehouse organisation, visual management, colleague behaviours and attendance.
• Ensure by your actions a collaborative, supportive and respectful approach to all elements of HR, Quality, Safety, Environment and Finance.
• Report and monitor performance using the business systems as required.
• Highlight areas for continuous improvement from team members’ and own ideas.
• Liase with the other team leader to ensure smooth change over from shift to shift.
• Supervision and monitoring of your team’s timekeeping, attendance and performance.

The above list is not exhaustive and additional duties may be required.

• SAFETY:
  Accidents (inc. lost time), dangerous occurrences & audit performance (safety & hygiene)
• QUALITY: NCR’s, CCR’s & time to close non‑conformances and audit actions
• DELIVERY:
  Production OTIF & lead‑time, goods in delay, stock accuracy, cycle counts
• COST:
  Production efficiency & waste/yield
• PEOPLE:
  Attendance, skills ratio, staff survey feedback (i.e. trust ratio)

• Full UK driving license
• FLT License (desirable).
• Adaptability and effective decision making using data and people inputs
• Calm and respectful under pressure – leads by actions and behaviours
• Ability to communicate clearly with your team and colleagues
• Competent with technology – MS Office, AX/MRP and other computer based systems
• Commits to and achieves deadlines and objectives
• Remains positive, and is a team player
• Knowledge of Perfumery raw materials would be an advantage

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status. Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements. The salary package offer will only be discussed with the final candidate, based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills. Should your skills and experience fit the above criteria, please click apply link to submit your application.