Front Line Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Tetford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food production company in Thetford is seeking a Production Line Manager to oversee operations in their Packing/Frying Department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong people management skills and extensive experience in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, leading a team, and ensuring product specifications are met. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company bus service

Employee discounts up to 60%

50% off total bill in group restaurants

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Free hot drinks

Employee of the Month awards

In-house training opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Ability to conduct performance reviews and appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety standards in the workplace.
• Lead a team to meet product specifications and performance KPIs.
• Conduct training and competency assessments for team members.

Skills

People management skills

Knowledge of food manufacturing

Performance review skills

Operational improvement mindset

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for production line manager to join our Packing / Frying Department in Thetford

• This post is working Days
• The hours of work and shift patterns are : 0500 - 1700 OR 0600 - 1800
• The rate of pay is : £16.81ph

Main Responsibilities

The key tasks for the role will include

• Maintaining Health and Safety standards
• Maintaining GMP / Audit Readiness
• Responsibility for and leading a team of people
• Meeting product / customer specifications
• Asset care - supporting with equipment changeovers
• Competency training of key skills
• Working with Production Managers to implement operational improvements
• Conducting performance reviews / appraisals
• Coaching and mentoring the team to progress and deliver operational performance against agreed KPIs

Ideal Candidate

People are our priority and our ideal candidate will demonstrate that they have effective people management skills. Additionally you will have :

• Extensive experience of working in a food manufacturing environment is preferable
• Demonstrable knowledge of the tasks set out in the main responsibilities.
• A strong focus on succession planning
• Experience of deputising for senior management and of working at all levels within a comparable setting

Package Description

• Company Bus Service from Norwich, Attleborough, Wymondham and Thetford Centre
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount - offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
• 50% off your total bill in all of our group restaurant brands
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Hot food available on site plus free hot drinks
• Employee of the Month awards
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
• In-house training