Production: Plant Lead Location: Caerphilly Hours: 12hr day shifts Contract: Full-time Salary: £13.50 About the Role We're looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Plant leader to join our team in Caerphilly. You'll play a key role in ensuring our machinery runs smoothly and efficiently, maintaining top product quality while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: Set up, operate, and monitor butter production machinery such as mixers, cooling towers, and packaging lines. Adjust machine settings via PLC or manual controls according to product and batch requirements. Conduct regular efficiency and safety checks to optimise performance and yield. Monitor the texture, temperature, and consistency of spreadable butter throughout processing. Collect samples for lab testing to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. Liaise with maintenance and production management teams when required. Follow strict hygiene protocols in line with HACCP, BRC, and GMP standards. Collaborate with colleagues across production, materials, and quality teams. Essential: Solid understanding of industrial machinery and production processes. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions. Awareness of food safety standards and GMP principles. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. Desirable Previous experience in food manufacturing or dairy processing. Knowledge of HACCP and other food safety management systems. Interested? If you're passionate about quality, safety, and working as part of a supportive production team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and send your CV!