Retail Line Leader – Redgrave, Diss – Gressingham Foods
Salary: £725 per week, overtime paid at 1.333.
Hours: 16:30pm – 03:00am, 50 hours per week.
Own transport is essential due to the remote location.
About the Role
* Maintain smooth and cost‑effective operations across multiple production lines.
* Uphold the highest quality standards and meet customer expectations at all times.
* Maximise yield and minimise waste.
* Ensure department complies with all current hygiene regulations and health & safety requirements.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
* Motivate and supervise a team of operatives to achieve required production volumes at the specified quality and minimum cost.
* Monitor production efficiency using SIC boards and KPI information.
* Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards throughout the department.
* Monitor labour costs, identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
* Ensure consistent and accurate flow of production data for KPI reporting, in conjunction with the Production Manager.
* Continuously review production methods and systems to improve efficiency across multiple lines.
* Monitor waste levels and take appropriate measures to reduce them.
* Set up department machinery each day to maximise performance and productivity.
* Liaise with Personnel Manager and Training Officer to develop training programmes and identify potential for advancement.
* Ensure production control procedures meet company, customer and FSA standards.
* Carry out any other manual or management duties related to food production as reasonably required.
* Supervise and promote H&S awareness and compliance within the department.
Competencies
* Challenge when quality standards are compromised.
* Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
* Confidence to take calculated risks when necessary.
* Flexibility and willingness to embrace change.
* Recognise potential in others and provide development opportunities.
* Accountability and ownership of outcomes.
* Problem‑solving; recommend effective solutions.
* Strong technical understanding of product specifications, machinery and procedures.
* Excellent organisational, planning, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
Benefits
* Annual X‑mas attendance‑based profit‑related bonus.
* Staff discount shop and “Wild Duck Canteen” serving hot food and tasty snacks.
* Opportunities for training and development through Company Training Manager.
* FREE Private counselling support services.
* Auto‑enrolment Pension.
* FREE Staff and family events.28 days holiday with option to apply for one week unpaid holiday each year.
* FREE Medical health screening.
* FREE access to mental health first aider and employee welfare manager support.
* FREE Freebie Fridays and Monthly Employee Draw.
* Long‑service awards, starting at 10‑year award, up to £1000 tax‑free cash bonus at 25 years.
Reporting
Department Manager
Apply
If you are interested, please fill in an application form and send it back to the HR department at HR@gressinghamfoods.co.uk.
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