Production Supervisor Food Manufacturing

Job Title: Production Supervisor (FMCG)

Hours 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern Monday to Friday 14.00 – 22.30

About Us

Rachel's is an organic dairy based in Aberystwyth, West Wales and are the winners of 5 Great Taste Food awards. Founded by local farmers we were the UK’s first certified organic dairy. We are now proud to be part of Lactalis, the largest dairy products group in the world.

Job Purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the global Lactalis Group. You will oversee the day-to-day production of quality, authentic dairy products in an efficient and cost effective manner according to food hygiene regulations within a physically demanding, safety critical environment. You will be working in areas where immaculate hygiene standards are essential.

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable, local employer with stable hours and long term career prospects.

Your Tasks

· Co-ordinate all resources required to meet daily production demand in as cost effective a manner as possible whilst maximising customer service levels.

· Minimise production losses at all stages in the process; labour, materials and plant time.

· Ensure that processes and products conform to Company and statutory hygiene standards.

· Proactively contribute to, and support, the achievement of all Company objectives.

· Contribute to the general management (recruitment, performance management, team building, training and development, discipline etc.) of production staff in line with the Company’s strategic goals and vision.

· Responsible for monitoring a Critical Control Point (CCP) and of an OPR (Operational Pre-Requisite) to instigate the required corrective action in accordance with the appropriate work instructions to prevent the inadvertent release of non-conforming product to ensure food product safety.

· Responsible for the allocation of work to teams under his/her control to maximise the efficient and effective use of all Company resources.

Skills we need

This position is physically demanding. You will be able to demonstrate your supervisory experience and preferably have a good working knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations, Health & Safety Regulations and Food Production. You will be flexible to cover required shifts and occasionally change or cover with short notice. You will be confident in decision making, people management and leadership, process improvements with a right first time attitude. Good communication skills, both written and verbal are essential and knowledge of Microsoft packages. You will have experience of Production lines and processes.

Salary and Incentives

We offer a competitive benefits package including;

• Competitive salary

• 33 days’ holiday

• Guaranteed hours and shifts

• Life insurance (3 x annual salary)

• Company sick pay

• Pension (Employer 5%, employee 3% contribution)

• Medical cover via Healthshield Scheme

• Free on-site parking

If you can work these hours, have the right to work in the UK and want to be part of our team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you within commuting distance to Aberystwyth?
• Are you suitably qualified for this position?
• Are you willing to work this shift pattern?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Production