Dry Blending Production Lead

CO5700 Griffith Foods Limited; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Foods seeks a capable leader to plan and control Dry Blending production, ensuring budgets are met and quality remains high. You will oversee staff, coordinate with other departments, and drive continuous improvement in line with our manufacturing standards.

As the main Dry Blending liaison, you will champion safety, hygiene, and GMP guidelines while delivering lean improvements and strong KPI performance.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Min 3 years’ experience in people management within production environment.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan staff and materials to achieve production targets within budget.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed to meet targets.
• Develop and maintain structure within Dry Blending with proper supervision.
• Ensure high quality and First Time Quality in production.
• Manage KPI measurement systems (Yield, Downtime, OEE).
• Collaborate with other departments and ensure lean waste controls are in place.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development of team members.
• Drive lean initiatives in line with Site/Company strategy.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Education

Management qualifications

Job description

Griffith Foods seeks a capable leader to plan and control Dry Blending production, ensuring budgets are met and quality remains high. You will oversee staff, coordinate with other departments, and drive continuous improvement in line with our manufacturing standards.

As the main Dry Blending liaison, you will champion safety, hygiene, and GMP guidelines while delivering lean improvements and strong KPI performance.