Lead Production Operator: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Yeo Valley Group; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life cover

Healthcare cash back plan

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on Yeo Valley products

Job summary

Yeo Valley Group is seeking a proactive production operator to join our site-based team in the UK. You will coordinate and optimise resources within a defined area, acting as the go-to person for support while upholding safety, hygiene and quality to ensure our yogurts, desserts and ice cream meet exact specifications.

You will work with frontline teams to maximise asset and material usage while driving performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration across production teams.
• Ability to perform manual tasks safely and efficiently.
• Clear communication for shift handovers and safety.
• Attention to detail to maintain product quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize resources in a defined area.
• Lead safety and quality practices on site.
• Prevent food safety breaches and ensure product quality to specification.
• Support performance improvements and asset utilisation.
• Train and mentor teammates and maintain housekeeping and GMP standards.
• Analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual tasks

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

Yeo Valley Group is seeking a proactive production operator to join our site-based team in the UK. You will coordinate and optimise resources within a defined area, acting as the go-to person for support while upholding safety, hygiene and quality to ensure our yogurts, desserts and ice cream meet exact specifications.

You will work with frontline teams to maximise asset and material usage while driving performance improvements.