Freeze Plate Line Leader (Days)

Cranswick; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Share purchase scheme

Discount app

Bike to work

Health and wellbeing platform

Canteen with meals

Overtime pay

Job summary

Cranswick PLC, Hull-based producer, seeks a Plate Freezer Line Leader to supervise the packing area and lead a 5-6 person team to achieve daily freeze targets. You will ensure traceability and product integrity throughout the process, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This on-site role offers progression, weekly pay, and a benefits package including pension and share schemes, with overtime opportunities and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role: Factory / Warehouse Team Leader, Supervisor
• Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related)
• Proven track record of leading a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to daily targets

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of a designated area to deliver a best quality product and meet yields
• Lead a 5-6 person team to achieve the daily freeze plan safely
• Maintain traceability throughout the plate freezing process to preserve product integrity
• Assist in manual packing of raw material into plate freezer cavities with correct outer packaging
• Conduct pre-operational start-up checks, including controlled documents
• Motivate and develop the team to reduce turnover and maximise productivity
• Be multi-skilled as a Hygiene Operative when required

Skills

Team leadership

FMCG manufacturing

Job description

*Daily overtime required - finish time is until production has finished - around 1-2 additional hours per shift

Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.9 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. Now with 24 sites nationwide, Cranswick are dedicated to growing and developing our team.

As our site continues to expand, the role forms part of our new and exciting plate freezing facility, which enables us to maintain the quality and freshness of our products. We are currently looking for a Plate Freezer Line Leader to effectively manage the packing area, ensuring daily production targets are continually achieved.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Responsible for supervising all aspects of a designated area from delivering a best quality product to ensuring product yields are met at all times
• To effectively lead a team of 5-6 people, ensuring the daily freeze plan is achieved in a safe manner
• Manage traceability throughout the plate freezing process to ensure to products integrity at all times
• Assist in manually packing raw material into the cavities of the plate freezer, ensuring the appropriate outer packaging is applied to the frozen and palletised product
• Conduct pre-operational start-up checks, including controlled documents, equipment check sheets
• Effectively harness, motivate and develop the team within your area in order to reduce staff turnover and encourage maximum productivity and teamwork
• To be multiskilled as a Hygiene Operative as and when required

What We Look For:

• Experience in a similar role: Factory / Warehouse Team Leader, Supervisor
• Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related)
• Proven track record of leading a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to daily targets

What We Can Offer:

• Job stability at a growing and expanding company
• Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix. This will include machine specific training and upskilling
• Weekly pay
• Time and quarter pay for overtime
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• New canteen with freshly made breakfast and lunch options
• Purchase company shares via discounted share scheme
• Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

A full job description is available upon request.

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.