Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Preparation Lead, to join an established FMCG business located near Leicester. As Prep Lead, you will be responsible for managing the Prep team, batch cooking and stringent ingredient tracking and processing for our high volume cook room in our busy manufacturing facility. Key Responsibilities Preparation Lead * Working with the Operational Team to deliver our cooking plans as part of our main production. * Lead and guide the cook room team to ensure recipes and processes are followed accurately. * Effectively and transact all raw materials used. * Sign off and validate all pick sheets – transacting accordingly. * Ensure recipe compliance on medium and large scale productions optimising ingredients and procedures to minimise production inaccuracies. * Work closely with production management across all capabilities – taking new products into production as well as assist on existing products – reviewing processes and assist in updating process and or problem solving. * Work closely with procurement, planning and technical teams * Monitor process to ensure compliance with all health and regulation requirements. * Managing and updating all knowledge management systems in line with quality standards and protocols * Implement coaching and improvement programs as needed Person Specification Preparation Lead * Experience as a ch...