Finishing Operations Lead - GMP, Safety & Lean

Kalsec Europe Ltd.; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalsec Europe Ltd. seeks a production supervisor to oversee blending, packing, and raw material handling at our UK facility. You will log usage, run start-ups, cleaning schedules, and ensure GMP, food safety and quality standards are met.

You will support daily production huddles, train and onboard operatives, and act as deputy to the Production Manager. Collaborate with Finishing and Material Handling to identify improvements and implement system changes; occasional travel to HQ in the US.

Responsibilities

• Blending and packing using a recipe, logging usage accurately.
• Ensure line start-ups, cleaning schedules and required paperwork are completed on time.
• Maintain GMP, food safety and quality standards.
• Log and report maintenance, breakdowns and non-conformances to Production Manager/QA Manager.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures and policies.
• Support daily production huddles to communicate priorities and plan.
• Lead by example to ensure standards are followed by Finishing and Material Handling staff.
• Assist Production Manager with training and records for the team.
• Collaborate with Finishing and Material Handling to identify improvement opportunities and implement changes.
• Assist with onboarding new operatives; act as deputy to Production Manager in their absence.
• Support investigations related to non-conformances, incidents or health & safety issues.
• Provide admin support with daily schedules and approvals; ensure paperwork is available.
• Assist with Lean Manufacturing implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Occasional travel to external courses and visits to head office in the US.
• Contacts with internal departments, HQ, planning, warehouse, sales and customers.

Job description

Kalsec Europe Ltd. seeks a production supervisor to oversee blending, packing, and raw material handling at our UK facility. You will log usage, run start-ups, cleaning schedules, and ensure GMP, food safety and quality standards are met.

You will support daily production huddles, train and onboard operatives, and act as deputy to the Production Manager. Collaborate with Finishing and Material Handling to identify improvements and implement system changes; occasional travel to HQ in the US.