We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods for restaurants, takeaways, and consumers. Our portfolio includes brands like Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon, and Patak’s, offering products such as noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces, and oils. We value passion for food and people, fostering collaboration, diversity, and inclusion through employee resource groups and events. Westmill is a place where everyone can be their authentic selves and make a difference.
Overview of Role
Role Purpose: To oversee production in oil/spices efficiently, working with the Production Manager to meet production plans while monitoring health & safety, food safety, and quality standards.
Role Dimensions
* Reports to: Production Manager – Oil/Spices
* Indirect Reports: Oil/Spices Technicians, Skilled Operatives, Basic Operators
Location: Enfield
Line Manager: Production Manager
Direct reports: None
Relationships: Production Planner, Production team, Warehouse teams, Engineers, Technical team
Key Accountabilities
General
* Be the point of contact for technicians/operators for troubleshooting support and escalate issues as per process.
* Liaise with warehouse teams to ensure sufficient raw materials, packaging, and storage space to meet production demands.
* Support the Production Manager in managing labor plans, holidays, sickness, and agency staffing.
* Ensure site readiness for audits.
* Drive performance through short interval control and participate in production reviews.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support staff development via SOPs, training, team briefs, and feedback.
* Run production lines during holidays or absences.
* Lead asset care and ensure maintenance plans are followed.
* Maintain control over yield and weights to minimize costs.
* Monitor material consumption and conduct regular stock counts.
Skills/Knowledge
* Experience in food manufacturing environment.
* Leadership experience.
* Knowledge of manufacturing systems (packing machines, palletisers, ERP).
* Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel).
Core competencies
* Attention to detail
* Problem-solving skills
* Excellent timekeeping and flexibility
* Organized, with the ability to prioritize
* Strong communication skills
* Conflict resolution
* Teamwork and relationship building
* Health and safety focus
* Results-driven
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Benefits include ABF Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Competitive Salary, Cycle to Work Scheme, and access to our online benefits portal.
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