Line Leader AM, Line Leader AM

Pilgrim's Europe; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Weekly pay

Staff sales discount

Refer a Friend Scheme

Life assurance policy

Long service award

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Bodmin is seeking a proactive Line Leader to drive daily output, quality and efficiency on the production line. You will lead briefs, manage headcounts, and maintain safety and food quality records to meet targets.

The role offers on-site work with a Monday–Friday pattern, 06:30am–16:30pm, and a range of benefits including free parking, weekly pay and staff discounts. Training will be provided and progression opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but all training will be given.
• Knowledge of KPI indicators – labour, yield, giveaway, waste, plan attainment.
• Understanding of true line efficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure and within budgets parameters.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular team briefs to staff members in relation to performance / training needs to ensure the team operates effectively and targets are met.
• Coordinate daily head count per area/line and control movements of staff where necessary, eg. low volume / area breakdowns.
• To ensure good communications both to team and to management, to share information, knowledge and advice.
• Complete quality checks meeting specification and ensure food safety checks /records are maintained by your team.
• Resolve complex problems relating to line performance / production and give the team direction.
• Challenge current process identifying quick wins for cost reductions.
• Utilise staff members effectively, looking at time and motion of activities.
• Process at optimum loading capacity of slicing lines (Grote slicing speeds).
• Avoid customer shortages.
• Build stock levels ensuring supply.
• Explore all options of potential plan changes if required, to meet deadlines.
• Ensure all area paperwork and procedures are implemented and correctly used and that all other written communication is followed and acted upon.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Area Manager.
• Continually developing own skills through attending Company training.

Skills

Computer skills

KPI knowledge

Job description

Are you ready to take the lead? We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Line Leader to join our team and help deliver operational excellence in Bodmin Pilgrims Europe.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Premium overtime rates
• Free on-site parking
• Weekly pay
• Access to occasional staff sales, offering discounted company products
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Discount on retail, cinema, travel and much more
• Life assurance policy
• Long service award

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• 06:30am- 16:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular team briefs to staff members in relation to performance / training needs to ensure the team operates effectively and targets are met.
• Coordinate daily head count per area/line and control movements of staff where necessary, eg. low volume / area breakdowns.
• To ensure good communications both to team and to management, to share information, knowledge and advice.
• Complete quality checks meeting specification and ensure food safety checks /records are maintained by your team.
• Resolve complex problems relating to line performance / production and give the team direction.
• Challenge current process identifying quick wins for cost reductions.
• Utilise staff members effectively, looking at time and motion of activities.
• Process at optimum loading capacity of slicing lines (Grote slicing speeds).
• Avoid customer shortages.
• Build stock levels ensuring supply.
• Explore all options of potential plan changes if required, to meet deadlines.
• Ensure all area paperwork and procedures are implemented and correctly used and that all other written communication is followed and acted upon.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Area Manager.
• Continually developing own skills through attending Company training.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience preferred but all training will be given.
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of KPI indicators - labour, yield, giveaway, waste, plan attainment.
• Understanding of true line efficiency.
• Understanding of daily plan.
• Understanding of the Yellow card procedure.
• Understanding of financial implications.
• Good knowledge of planning, processing, quality procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and within budgets parameters.
• Ability to provide accurate data.