Job Description
Job description
Do you want to love Monday’s again. If so why don’t you unlock your potential and come and be part of the Browns Food Group Family.
Brown Brothers in Kirkconnel have seen major investment over the last year and are looking to expand the Butchery Department as well as planning for the future of Butchery with a new Butchery Academy.
This exciting role is ideal for an existing Butchery manager or Supervisor who has a passion for meat and who strives on upskilling the current team and improving safety, people, quality, yields and throughputs.
The hours of work are 5.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday.
The minimum annual salary will between £32,000 and £38,000 per year. It will be dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview.
Responsibilities
•\tTo work in partnership with all other site functions to deliver group and site objectives
•\tEnsure all products are processed and manufactured according to specification as per production plan
•\tEnsure complete delivery of the butchery production plan
•\tEnsure all documentation - production, technical, H & S and HR are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
•\tDrive continuous improvement through the butchery department, driving forward targets and performance levels by leading and motivating the team.
•\tManage all line / department resources (labour, materials and machinery) in the most cost effective way.
•\tIdentify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency to reduce costs and improve quality
•\tManage butchery team and provide guidance and training as required to ensure they are competent and efficient in their job roles.
•\tTo participate in supplier and external customer visits
Skills and Abilities
•\tConfident, articulate and clear communication skills (verbal and written)
•\tStrong work ethic and ability to work independently in a challenging environment
•\tStrong planning and organisational skills
•\tAbility to Influence and persuade at all levels in the organisation
•\tWorking to tight deadlines and managing conflicting priorities
•\tStrong leadership and people management skills
•\tComfortable in the factory environment as the role is predominantly factory based
•\tSupportive and encouraging approach to skills training
Experience and Qualifications
•\tPrevious food production management experience
•\tQualified/skilled butcher with knowledge of meat processing and butchery practices preferable but not essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•\tEmployee discount
•\tFree parking
•\tOn-site parking
•\tReferral programme
Schedule:
•\tDay shift
•\tMonday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
•\tKirkconnel, DG4 6NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
•\tManagement: 2 years (required)
Language:
•\tEnglish (required)
Work authorisation:
•\tUnited Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/05/2025