Operational Line Lead

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Glanbia Nutritionals, focusing on delivering quality nutrition in the food industry as an Operations Line Leader. This role involves managing safety, food hygiene, and KPIs while fostering a culture of safety at the Middlesbrough site. You'll benefit from career development opportunities and a competitive benefits package, contributing to the health and well-being of consumers worldwide.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Continuous learning

Staff discounts

Family leave

Health plan

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Managing safety and achieving KPIs at the Middlesbrough factory.
• Conducting risk assessments and leading safety culture meetings.
• Training team members on SOPs and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Data Management

Enthusiasm

Education

ILM, NVQ or relevant qualifications

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety knowledge

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey!

Glanbia is a global nutrition company, grounded in science and nature, dedicated to providing better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. The company uses pure and clean ingredients including milk, whey, and grains, leveraging expert knowledge to produce high-quality nutritional ingredients and branded consumer products for customers and consumers worldwide.

GPN’s brand portfolio includes Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, Think!, Nutramino ABB, Body & Fit, Amazing Grass, and SlimFast, each with its own brand essence. GPN manufactures and markets a range of performance nutrition and lifestyle products, including protein, pre-workout, muscle gainers, snacks, and health products. These are sold through various channels including retail, online, gyms, and FDM, in formats such as powders, bars, and ready-to-drink beverages. GPN has a global presence in 24 countries.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Shift Manager, the OLL manages the effectiveness of up to two functional areas or lines at the Middlesbrough factory. They are responsible for safety, food safety, and achieving KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Cost, and Efficiency.

Promoting a safe working environment is paramount; fostering a culture of “safety first” is essential.

• Developing housekeeping standards, task lists, and auditing compliance to 5S standards.
• Identifying hazards and reducing risks.
• Conducting risk assessments.
• Leading safety culture meetings.
• Creating SOPs and improving operational processes.
• Reviewing material usage via supporting systems.
• Analyzing data and sharing key insights.
• Performing basic problem solving.
• Managing KPIs such as OEE, CTP, Q, EHS, and Yield.
• Ensuring effective communication.
• Training team members on SOPs and safety standards.
• Managing inventory protocols.

The Skills you will bring to the team

• Experience in the food industry preferred.
• Enrolled or planning to enroll in relevant qualifications (e.g., ILM, NVQ).
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Numeracy and data management skills, including MS Office and SAP.
• Enthusiasm and a proactive attitude.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't meet every single point, please apply!

Work Location and Schedule

The role is based in Middlesbrough, onsite, with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

What we offer

Opportunities for career development, continuous learning, and a competitive benefits package including staff discounts, family leave, health plan, and pension.

About Glanbia

The Glanbia Group has three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritionals, and Joint Ventures. With 6,000 employees, we serve global food and beverage companies, selling in 130 countries worldwide.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, religion, or other protected statuses.