Cell Leader

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cell Leader at a prominent food production company in Bognor Regis. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a production cell, ensuring staff training and compliance with health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Your leadership will focus on continuous improvement and maintaining product quality, making this an ideal position for motivated individuals seeking to advance their careers in the food industry.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounted leisure membership

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous man management/team leader/supervisory experience.
• Strong communication skills – English Level 3.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a production cell within a designated factory area.
• Assist the Area Manager in H&S improvement plans.
• Conduct regular staff reviews and feedback meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Role

Cell Leader

An exciting time to join Barfoots! With our continued growth and on-going 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 focussing 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

• Investors in People Silver Award
• Company pension scheme
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Approved centre for Highfield qualifications
• Free on-site parking
• Committed to sustainability