HOURS OF WORK: 06:00 – 14:30 JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Shift Manager, the post holder will be responsible for continuously overseeing the efficient running of the department and managing the team. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Organise the team to ensure that the production plan is delivered on a daily basis Provide all daily information on production efficiency, non-conformance and waste Ensure all team members, both new and existing are trained against and competently comply with departmental Standard Operating Procedures Audit all daily checks and ensure they are being carried out Ensure all operating procedures are being adhered to Ensure all waste is minimised Maintain high housekeeping standards for the area of responsibility Liaise with other departments where necessary to ensure that the business needs and priorities are met. Consider and implement solutions to problems as and when they arise Recognise and reward exceptional performance and support the Shift Manager with succession planning for the department Challenge non-conformance or poor standards (both product and team members) PERSON SPECIFICATION Must have an excellent attendance record Must be flexible with hours of work (i.e. early starts / late finishes) Ability to organise both yourself and others Ability to communicate with all levels of the Operations Team Ability to solve problems Previous food manufacturing experience Experience of following and amending production plans would be an advantage but not essential Previous experience of leading a team DESIRABLE NVQ in Food Manufacturing Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Working Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Health & Safety