Line Leader (Fresh Produce)

Job title: Line Leader

Location: Paddock Wood

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 6am - 2pm, working 5 out of 7 (with two consecutive days off)

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Overtime paid at x1.25
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (with Grocery Aid)
• Access to a benefits hub which gives discounts on shopping, lifestyle and leisure
• Medicash cashback scheme
• Online GP access
• In service life assurance equals one year''s salary
• Enhanced parental leave
• Refer a friend programme
• Company events

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise shift personnel across dedicated production line
• Carry out inductions for new starters
• Participate in daily production huddles and briefings
• Delegate relevant information from morning huddles to line staff
• Carry out required training as necessary
• Organise staffing levels to ensure maximum output
• Report on production achieved, and provide a details handover for the next shift
• Carry out QA checks and complete relevant documentation
• Monitor usage of sundry items and report any shortages
• Ensure ''clean as you go'' is applied and followed across production
• Ensure staff are adhering to company hygiene practices
• Ensure equipment is cleaned properly and any identified faults are reported
• Follow sign off procedures and ensure paperwork and labelling is accurate
• Ensure all unused stock is returned and recorded
• Report all accidents, near misses and unsafe acts or conditions
• Maintain high levels of quality for our customers
• Identify and suggest areas for improvement

Experience and skills required:

• Experience working on a food production line as a Line Leader or senior member
• Be able to prioritise tasks and use initiative to problem solve
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to delegate and give clear instructions
• Provide a supportive environment for staff

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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