Team Leader (Production) - Night shift

Job description

Join Inspired Global Cuisine

Based at our site in Gorton, Manchester we manufacture frozen products for Iceland stores, this is a great opportunity for new members of the Production team to join us at an exciting time of growth within IGC's food manufacturing site.

We’ve had to adapt to new ways of working to ensure we are protecting our teams in the current climate, but we’re busier than ever, growing our product range and want to ensure all our operational functions are ready to proactively contribute to the site’s growth.

Please note this role is for Food Manufacturing Team Leader- this role is not within Iceland Stores.

Role Details

Role: Team Leader (Production)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Sunday- Thursday 2200-0600

Salary: £15.68 per hour

Contract: Permanent

 

Job Description

To be responsible for the smooth running of the production line to deliver production targets, with the ability to recognise errors, to rectify them quickly and effectively and drive improvement. To lead and motivate your team, ensuring all personnel are appropriately trained / dressed and follow procedures.

 

Responsibilities will include:

·  Smooth running of production lines to deliver targets whilst keeping high standards of health and safety and food safety
·  Accurately recording information for the whole line ensuring full traceability
·  Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to maximise efficiency and minimise cost
·  Completing quality control check
·  Minimise line downtime and waste
·  Completing on-the-job training with line operatives
·  Good understanding of machinery on the line
·  People and resource planning
·  Working cross-functionally, escalating issues and giving/receiving handovers
·  Being proactive in recognising any issues on the line and using initiative to solve problems or escalating to the Production management team where necessary.

 

Skills & Experience

·  Knowledge and experience of working in food manufacturing
·  Excellent communicator who is confident to speak up
·  Driven to succeed to achieve targets and objectives
·  Proactive team player who leads by example and is respectful to all
·  Strong ethic for working safely and maintaining food quality
·  Good organisation and prioritisation skills

 

Desirable:

·  Ready meal experience
·  Food hygiene level 2 or above
·  Experience of using Microsoft Navision
·  Leading and supervising a team to achieve targets

 

 

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

·  25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
·  15% store discount including double discount weeks
·  Free parking onsite
·  Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
·  Employee assistance programme
·  Long service awards
·  Reward & recognition
·  Rewards discount / cashback scheme at over 150 retailers. Categories including shopping, electricals, holidays, restaurants, insurance, and more!

 

Your Application

So if you are up for the challenge and have the desired drive, determination and experience, please get in touch by sending over a copy of your CV.

The closing date for this role is 22nd November 2024

We look forward to hearing from you!