Section manager - late shift

About the Role

Who are we, and what do we do? You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A little about our Dudley site

Our advanced manufacturing site in Dudley, West Midlands, is a ready to cook site where value is added to the products by adding spices and other seasonings. Production capacity increases during the summer months at Dudley, as the demand for seasonal products such as barbeque food rises. Our Dudley site employs approximately 400 talented individuals, who help to supply some of the UK’s largest supermarkets and popular restaurants!

About the Role

Are you passionate about People and Operations? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in Food Manufacturing?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Section Manager to join our Production Team, based at our Dudley site.

The role is factory based, so you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. As Section Manager you’ll be working Monday to Friday 14.30 to 23.30.

What will you be doing as a Section Manager at Avara?

As Section Manager you will be accountable to the Production Manager for the operational output within your designated section to effectively manage all operations and ensure KPIs, targets and business objectives are met. You will meet all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products.

What will your key responsibilities as Section Manager include?

• Being responsible for the management and development of Team Leaders and colleagues within their zones.
• Leading your section on all food safety, health & safety and quality standards adherence.
• Being the Section lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning, co-ordination and delivery.
• With direction from the Production Manager, implement continuous improvement initiatives across a range of areas.
• Carrying out line side SICs to filter information to the Production Manager for the shift SICs.
• Utilising allocated resources within your section. Escalate shortfalls in resource, supply chain or asset reliability when required.
• Implementing processes and procedures to ensure the effective capture of data for further analysis by senior management.
• Ensuring consistency in the application of the company’s policies and procedures.
• Developing and reviewing SOPs for designated areas.
• On request, deputise for the Area Production Manager.

What you’ll need to be successful

• An experienced Section Manager or Team Leader who has managed teams in a similar production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of continuous improvement in a production environment of implementing change through effective management.
• Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations.
• Proven people management skills in a diverse and demanding environment with the ability to lead and motivate the team.
• Excellent communicator at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, analytical skills.
• Experience of coaching and developing and mentoring a team to ensure they are reaching their capabilities.

The benefits of working for Avara Foods

As a Section Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

• Competitive salary plus shift allowance
• 31 days holiday allowance
• 6% pension
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
• Free staff parking

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Team Lead at our Dudley site, to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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