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
Accountabilities
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.
* Knows who he key decision makers are and how to influence 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.
* Challenge others in a respectful manner.
* Innovation and creatively.
* Listen 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.
* Is aware of competitor performance and builds plans to outperform.
* Takes time to think and analyse, is able to provide analysis for decisions and proposals.
* Can use organisational tools such as plans or ‘to do lists’ to use time effectively.
* Differentiates 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.
* Skills & Experience
o Have good attention to detail.
o Have good organisational skills.
o Have an understanding of Microsoft Office.
o Excellent communication skills.
o 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 for the from certain routes
* Employee assistance programme.
* Grocery Aid - employees access to counseling
* 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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