We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaway businesses, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who choose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces and oils. We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and celebrate special events. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.
Overview of Role
To ensure the safe, effective, and efficient running of the production lines from raw materials to finished goods. Working with colleagues and managers to meet the requirements of the production plan while maintaining health, safety, quality and food safety standards. The role is a highly skilled position in which the individual has accountability for all aspects of line running.
Key Accountabilities
* Be proactive towards health and safety, work within defined Safe Systems of Work, and report near misses and unsafe acts.
* Carry out pre‑start checks on line as defined in the start‑up check sheet and complete relevant documentation and finish checks.
* Ensure all downtime is logged accurately and communicated.
* Complete all defined Quality Assurance and Health and Safety checks both at the start of production and at designated intervals (inclusive of all CCPs).
* Ensure line team carries out all hygiene tasks as defined in hygiene works schedules and keep the line clean and tidy.
* Proactively report any pest control issues.
* Manage process/quality parameters.
* Identify weekly maintenance requirements for the line and communicate to the Production and Engineering teams.
* Engage with the continuous improvement agenda, seek out new opportunities and take an active role in all activities.
* Ensure line is supplied with the appropriate materials at all times.
* Complete the SIC boards accurately.
* Minimise downtime due to changeovers, ensuring production targets for each shift are consistently met.
* Reduce wastage whilst ensuring legal compliance of weights and measures.
The Right Person
We’re seeking an experienced Line Technician with a solid background in food manufacturing. You will be confident in running production lines, managing critical control points, and completing changeovers independently. Knowledge of stock control processes along with basic food hygiene, manual handling and a Health & Safety qualification competency is required. Strong time‑keeping, problem‑solving and team leadership skills are essential, with excellent communication and attention to detail.
Benefits
* ABF pension scheme
* EAP
* General incentive
* Cyle to work scheme
* Access to our benefits portal
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