Team Leader – Production

Job Title: Team Leader – Production – Days or Nights

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full Time – Permanent. Shifts – 4 Days on 4 days off – Hours 0600 to 1800 or 1800-0600.

About Us:

Gosh! is on a plant-fuelled mission to tickle the taste buds of the nation, with our delicious bites, burgers and sausages. We celebrate the flavours that Mother Nature has given us and make all products using natural ingredients only (no additives, no preservatives, no chemicals at all!). Our products are all vegan friendly and free-from allergens, but above all great tasting. We’re an ambitious bunch and our brand purpose is to revolutionise the way the world thinks of plant-based food. We’re determined to get everyone, from vegans to meat lovers, to enjoy Gosh!
We are a rapidly expanding business in one of the most dynamic and fastest growing categories within FMCG. We have a down to earth and entrepreneurial ethos, where we are given the freedom to shape the future of the business. As a result of this growth, we are now seeking a talented individual to fill this newly generated role.
Being a relatively small team still, we are willing to get our hands dirty to achieve our goals. Attributes that we hold in high regard are an ability to get things done quickly, work well as part of a team and fit in with our friendly and supportive culture.

Role/Responsibilities:

*The role reports directly into the Production Shift Manager –

• Be part of a great manufacturing team/ hands on position
• Monitor workers on site during production activities to ensure adherence to ethics and safety procedures
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality
• Promote that work areas are kept to a clean and tidy to a standard as expected within a food manufacturing company
• Ensure that products and goods manufactured meet the quality standards as per the QAS
• Motivate workers within your department (8-10 colleagues) to enhance production quantity and at the same time maintain high production standards
• Check finished products to ensure aspects of quality weight and temperature meet the standards as set by the company
• Keep records up to date with the correct recorded information
• Supply records of workers attendance within a timely manner at the start of the production shift
• Take attendance to ensure regularity and promptness of workers to duty and during their break schedules
• Work as middleman between workers and management to create healthy communication
• Ensure that work materials are present as and when needed
• This job profile is subject to amendments in accordance with business requirements

Learning & Development:

• Attending Company Training courses/sessions which will support your continuous personal development to ensure our manufacturing capability keeps pace with or exceeds our customer requirements. It will cover; food quality, food safety, health & safety and other aspects of competence required by legislation
• Demonstrating competence in trained factory tasks
• Following information and instruction to the best of your ability.

Health & Safety:

• Working in a safe manner with due consideration for personal Health & Safety and that of co-workers at all times
• Reporting any unsafe working practices

Teamwork:

• Treating other members of staff with dignity and respect

Other:

• Communicating effectively with co-workers and Management
• Any other duties as required to fulfil the company needs

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Must have 2 years’ experience within the food manufacturing industry, preferably within the chilled food environment
• Previous experience of Production Planning / Scheduling and a good knowledge of supply chain processes (preferably within chilled foods)
• A good level of numeracy with the ability to manage, analyse and interpret data, being proficient in Office IT programs especially Excel. Previous experience of ERP systems an advantage
• Good attention to detail
• Have relevant food safety certificate
• Ability to train, develop and motivate employees

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Production Controller, Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, Production Manufacturing, Manufacturing Team Leader, Team Leader, Operations Team Leader, Production Team Leader, Kitchen Team Leader, Boxing Team Leader, Department Team Leader, Area Team Leader may also be considered for this role.