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Job Title: Production Supervisor Reporting To: Production Unit manager Salary Range: £32- 36,000 (FTE) per annum (Dependent on experience) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Felix Food Factory (SE8 5HY) Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hour per week, 8.5 hours per day (between 8am - 8pm). Monday Saturday (5 days on, 2 days off). Operating hours to start with for the operation will be Monday - Friday 8am 6pm. Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
About The Felix Project The Felix Project is Londons largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felixs Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.
Our Values Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process.
Purpose of the Job We are looking for the Production Supervisor to play a key role in our brand-new Production team under project Unit 17. You will be the on the ground senior leading the teams in the daily tasks to be completed, working as the connection between the management team and the team members and volunteers. Working hands on within all the production lines, leading by example and supporting the team across the operation.
This is an operational role, mainly based on the production floor but with a range of reporting and administrative tasks involved. You will report into the Production Manager and work closely with them on the day to day running of the unit as well as supporting covering their duties when they are away. You will be supervising and supporting the teams to deliver on each days production targets as well as ensuring that all rules and HACCAP plans are followed correctly, providing real time feedback to the management team on any issues and resolutions taken. More about Unit 17 In early/mid 2025, we opened our second production facility as part of the Coronation Food Project. The Coronation Food Project was set up to celebrate His Majesty King Charles 75th birthday and seeks to bridge the gap between food waste and food need across the UK.
We will be taking in surplus food from our supplier network and creating a range of products which have added value and extended shelf life. A particular focus will be seasonal produce gluts, using ingredients which we may otherwise not be able to redistribute.
Using Four Key Processes (re-packaging, Jarring / Preserving, Dehydrating And Freezing), We Will Create a Range Of Products Which Will Be Used In These Three Main Ways
* Distributed to our partner community organisations as ready to eat or easy to use products for their service users - always delicious, achieving relevant safety standards and meeting the needs of the eventual end user.
* Used in the East London Central Production Unit (CPU) to support creating Felix Ready Meals.
* Used in Unit 17 in the creation of other products (for example frozen produce later used to make jarred sauces or preserves)
A typical day at Unit 17 will likely include planning new product/s based on the ingredients available that day, agreeing relevant food safety requirements and working in line with this, working with the production team and volunteers to prepare, produce and package delicious products, planning for future products and project work.
Duties and Responsibilities Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
* Day to day supervision of the operations team, with a hands-on supportive approach
* Liaising closely with the management team on the targets and goals for each production cycle
* Support in the delivery of all required H&S, Food Safety and HACCAP requirements and reporting on these areas
* Working with all internal stake holders across the departments at the Felix Project
* Feeding into the reporting and delivery of the units stated KPIs and production goals
* Ensuring that the equipment is always being used productively and correctly
* Taking a leading role in the training of the staff and volunteer teams
* Responsible for the operational record keeping and due diligence paperwork being used correctly
* Reporting any operational issues or challenges faced in a timely and open manner
* Ensuring all team members are completing their duties across the operation, including the production space, office spaces, urban farm and any other relevant areas.
Person Specification This is a brand new and unique operation and requires someone with experience and an openness to creating and delivering on a new project. Someone who believes in the mission we have as an organisation and wants to put their experience and knowledge into a mission driven project. We believe in an upbeat and enjoyable working environment but one that is driven to meet our targets and strategic goals. Whilst previous experience and knowledge within food production is essential, we are looking for someone who wants to grow into the role and be able to develop themselves and their knowledge whilst we develop this new operation.
Essential Criteria
* Experience within a food production operation or similar
* Comfortable with all relevant aspects of Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures in a food manufacturing environment
* Previous experience working to and reporting on HACCAP plans
* Clear eye for detail, team player, enjoys the work they do and a strong work ethic.
* Strong people skills, a positive attitude and belief in an ethical, equitable and enjoyable working environment.
* Comfortable in working in a fast changing and growing work environment.
* Strong administrative and organisational skills
* Intermediate computer literacy and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable skills/knowledge relevant to this role
* Previous experience in the charity or surplus food environment
* Level 3 or higher Food Safety qualified
* Experience in dehydration, pasteurization and food packing
* Experience working with or managing volunteers
* A passion to reduce food waste and reduce food insecurity
* A desire to develop within an innovative environment
Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.
Application procedure Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access you application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.
Recruitment timeline We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
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