To effectively support process development activities & projects which can include machinery or products, ensure site is fully aware of kit/products and do all the background work needed, Carry out trials and data collection. Also support site projects which include automation, waste and giveaway initiatives. Be customer facing & liaise with customers regarding trial updates and plans.
Main Responsibilities:
Renovation
* To assist the renovation process of existing projects when introducing upgrades in quality, cost of production and presentation where appropriate
* Ensure that all renovation work is approved by the appropriate channels
* To assist in trials and lead production staff where appropriate
* Involvement in packaging trials as part of the development process
* To support the factory with Giveaway, downgrades and waste through process engineering and also on the job support and training
Customer Focus
* To assist in the delivery of launches from product handover through to launch, meeting all deadlines both internally and externally, ensuring both internal and external gate processes are met
* To assist & lead customer presentations where required
* To assist & lead on external trials when required by the team
* To work on projects between all UKP sites as and when required
Innovation
* To work with relevant machinery, packaging & ingredient suppliers to ensure that 2 Sisters Food Group are always up to date with the latest innovation
* Assist & lead with special projects
* Address issues proactively and responds to routine issues with minimal direction
* Responds to change productively and handles other duties as required
Personnel
* To fit in with the ways of working the team has adopted and to work and communicate as a team
Group Competencies
* Negotiates and delivers win‑win commercial deals based on sound business judgement
* Demonstrates strong analytical skills
* Sets clear direction and goals, regularly reviews progress and gives constructive performance feedback
* Coaches others effectively to improve performance
* Actively champions the career progression of others
* Adapts language and communication medium to effectively win others over
* Proactively communicates clearly, concisely and on a timely basis
* Awareness of decision makers and influences them to achieve goals
* Puts the goals of the team first and strives to never let the team down
* Openly shares knowledge and skill to build the capability of the team
* Recognises and celebrates the success and achievement of others
* Always achieves deadlines and delivers on promises
* Challenges others in a respectful manner
* Innovation and creativity
* Listens to others and seeks to build understanding
* Embraces the diversity of colleagues
* Makes complex things easy for others to understand
* Has a personal development plan and wants to learn
* Measures and tracks performance
* Awareness of competitor performance and builds plans to outperform
* Takes time to think and analyse and provides analysis for decisions and proposals
* Uses organisational tools such as plans or “to do lists” to use time effectively
* Can differentiate between urgent and important
Ideal Candidate:
Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications:
* Essential communication with strong interpersonal skills & comfortable being customer facing
* Strong organization and time management skills
* Pro‑active team member
* PC skills – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
* Experience of working with products from the food industry preferred
* Good knowledge of the factory processes and products essential
* Have good attention to detail
* Have good organisational skills
* Have an understanding of Microsoft Office
* Excellent communication skills
* Good English language verbal and written
Package Description:
* Opportunities for overtime currently paid time and a half
* Free onsite parking
* Subsidised canteen on site
* Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco
* Full and Part Time Contracts Available
* £100 refer a friend scheme
* Free buses to work from certain routes
* Employee assistance programme
* Grocery Aid – employee access to counselling
* Death in service benefit, optional – linked to pension
* A COVID‑19 safe environment
* Wellbeing support on site
* Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
* In‑house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety certification, and paid apprenticeship opportunities with fantastic career progression
* Fast Track to become a skilled colleague – Progression and Development Opportunities
* Employee of the Month – Passion & Pride
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