Ford Farm, Ashley Chase Estate, have been perfecting the art of traditional cheese making for over forty years though the recipes and methods go back much further – over 600 years in fact. We believe it's the dedication to these time-honoured traditions that make Ford Farm Cheddars some of the finest in the world.
We currently have a vacancy in our Packing Department on the late shift for a full time Hygiene Line Leader. This position works 37.5 hours per week from January to June and 40 hours per week from July to December.
The Line Leaders are responsible for a specific area of production hygiene clean and leading the team within it.
Line Leaders ensure their line is kept to a high standard and the teams working within it are working correctly to the company's standard operating procedures (SOP's). Also ensuring the safe production, storage, receipt and despatch of product within internal and external specifications and within critical control points (CCP's).
Line Leaders are accountable for KPI delivery and responsible for following a production plan, monitoring line outputs, updating SIC boards and discussing downtime, shortages and other relevant issues with their supervisor.
The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to maintain constructive relationships with team members and other departments by application of the company's core values. Furthermore, they must be methodical with good attention to detail and be able to analyse and use data to identify the root cause of problems.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities;
* Able to undertake and support any area of production as required using knowledge and skills of operating processes, equipment and quality systems
* Support team members to improve job knowledge and pass on information between shifts and departments as required and raise performance issues with team members to the Supervisor
* Taking samples from the process and using equipment and/or systems to monitor and record results, on relevant systems to meet the company's Audit Compliance and
* Manufacturing Monitoring Systems
* Monitor and plan production equipment availability to maintain normal running conditions. Adjusting settings to meet specifications. If further support is required, refer technical issues to Technical Operative and/or Supervisor for resolution
* Fully accountable for KPI delivery and improvements in quality and performance, and service levels
* Work within all company policies and procedures, including Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards and ensuring the team as a whole are also following the set standards. Raising quality and safety near-miss incidentsFood Safety, Authenticity, Legality and Quality Standards.
* Identifying and suggesting ideas for continuous improvement and participating in problem solving and improvement activities
* To carry out any other work or task determined to be within your level of competence, to meet the needs of the business.
* Working within all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety,
Essential:
* 4 GCSE's at Grade 4/5 of which English Language, English Literature and Mathematics are required
* Competent in use of computers
* Knowledge and experience gained in operating within a food manufacturing environment
* Forklift Certificate (for relevant areas)
* Food Hygiene – Level 2 and 3
* Manual Handling
Desirable:
* Awareness of LEAN principles environment
* Competent in using Microsoft software packages
* People Management Training
* Able to work in a role that has and Mathematics are required. physical demands
Skills/Aptitude:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Maintains constructive relationships with team members across departments
* Proficient in the use of all working processes and equipment for the area / department
* Methodical and good attention to detail
* Analyses and resolves issues, knowing when to refer to a senior for advice
* Make decisions using available resources and sound judgement
Core Values / Behaviours:
INTEGRITY:
* Sets example to others through positive behaviours and good engagement
* Open, honest and calm – even under pressure
* Respect diversity and be open minded
* Caring and Empathetic towards others
* Trustworthy and reliable with good moral standards – doing the right thing, even when no-one is looking
RESPONSIBILITY:
* Embrace change with an open mind
* Adaptable & Polite
* Proud to respect our environment, our resources and our community
* Apply a Quality & Safety Mindset at all times and challenge others who don't.
* Take Personal Ownership of issues
* Ambition to exceed personal and team goals
* Driver of your own self-development
COLLABORATION:
* Contribute to the team goals and effectively communicate in a timely manner.
* Freedom to speak up and challenge appropriately
* Flexibility to work across different teams and functions
* Accountability for personal & team performance through KPI delivery
* Innovate, adapt and reduce all forms of waste, guided by data and experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.08 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dorchester DT2 9AZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Food manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person