Cell Leader

Barfoots of Botley; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company as a Cell Leader. In this dynamic role, you will oversee a production cell, ensuring efficiency and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your strong leadership and communication skills will be essential as you guide your team in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment. Join a company dedicated to growth and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact operations and team success. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in man management or team leadership is essential.
• FMCG or Food/Fresh Produce background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a production cell and ensure safe working practices.
• Conduct staff training and regular reviews for continuous improvement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

English Level 3

Job description

The Role

Cell Leader

An exciting time to join Barfoots! With our continued growth and ongoing development, there has never been a better time to join us.

Applications are welcome from committed, reliable, and proactive individuals, capable of operating efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment. Reporting directly to the Area Manager, candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and will be responsible for managing a production cell within a designated factory area. This will include both day-to-day and process improvement planning along with overseeing the safe working practices of operators and machinery.

The Cell Leader will work closely with the team, ensuring staff are suitably trained to carry out tasks and duties, conducting regular review and feedback meetings, whilst also focusing on continuous improvement.

The Hours:

This role will operate a 4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour shift pattern.

Please note this position involves working in a temperature-controlled (3 to 5ºC) environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Area Manager in developing and implementing H&S improvement plans
• Ensure all staff have the correct role training to carry out assigned tasks
• Conduct regular staff reviews and feedback meetings
• Ensure that all products meet quality standards
• Ensure maximum efficiency through monitoring yield/pack out

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous man management/team leader/supervisory experience
• Previous FMCG or Food/Fresh Produce experience
• Strong communication skills – English Level 3
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Able to work under pressure & to deadlines
• Good organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills