Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Subject to 3-month probation
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 0830 - 1800)
Position in Organisation:
Reports to: Production Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and oversee daily production operations, including equipment checks, calibration, and start-up procedures
* Prepare and handle raw meat, vegetable, and ingredients in accordance with production plans and recipes
* Lead and actively participate in production activities such as meat handling, marination, vegetable preparation, and packing
* Supervise and support production staff to ensure tasks are carried out efficiently and in line with production plans
* Monitor and adjust production processes to maintain product consistency, correct weights, and quality standards
* Load products into trays, pouches, or vacuum bags according to specifications
* Ensure all products are packed, sealed, labelled, and date-coded accurately according to customer and company requirements
* Coordinate preparation of finished goods for dispatch, ensuring orders are completed correctly and on time
* Carry out quality checks and address any issues relating to product quality, packaging, or labelling
* Ensure all raw materials and packaging used match production requirements and documentation
* Maintain and enforce high standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance with company procedures and regulations
* Carry out routine cleaning of equipment, utensils, and work areas during and after production
* Support stock handling, including checking deliveries and storing raw materials correctly
* Use manual handling equipment safely and follow proper lifting techniques
* Carry out basic computer-based tasks where required (e.g. production records, label printing, or stock tracking)
Person Specification
* Ability to commute to our site based in CR4 2JA
* Fluent in English (spoken and written)
* Ability to speak Korean, Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an advantage, but not essential
* Good communication skills
* Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting
* Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues on the production floor
* Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on production environment
* Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or similar role who is looking to join a business where you can grow, train, and develop your team.
* When needed, provide training, directing and supporting the team and improving its performance wherever possible
* Ability to produce reports on key production metrics
* Ability to liaising with various departments: inventory, technical and sales
* Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 and HACCP level 2 qualification is desirable. (if not available training will be provided.
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