Primary Team Leader

Avara Foods Ltd.; Hereford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Pension

31 days holiday

Life Assurance

Private Medical Health Cover

Free Parking

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Avara Foods Ltd. is seeking a motivated Primary Team Leader to supervise the on-shift Primary Team and coordinate downtime events, aiming to protect bird welfare and maximise efficiency.

You will drive data accuracy, support the Shift Manager, and work with engineering to implement improvements that enhance OEE and achieve daily targets in a fast-paced production environment. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential to guide a team, manage safety standards, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment (ideally food processing).
• At least 2 years’ experience in a production supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions.
• A solid understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Proficiency with computer systems and production data tracking.
• Ability to train, coach and develop team members.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain information and performance tracking.
• Ensure all data/information is accurately recorded for Primary performance reviews.
• Work with the Shift Manager reviewing abnormalities on performance data.
• Liaise and contribute with all the Primary Team Leaders to ensure successful processing of daily targets.
• Be responsible for coordinating downtime and significant loss events in the Primary process.
• Assist the shift manager in ensuring the best possible outcome managing bird welfare, people and product.
• Work with engineering to make improvements for the areas, time scales and action plans.
• Implement improvements driven from the Shift Manager and Primary colleagues.
• Maximize improvement through continual review of operations and by instigating improvements where necessary and drive through any changes.
• Identify and target areas to improve OEE performance of the Primary process.
• Ensure schedules are reviewed and issues communicated and escalated.
• Coordinate with personnel, to produce quality products to schedule, whilst maintaining a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation with maximum utilization of resources.
• Review results from the area and report back to appropriate management team.
• Ensure employee and product safety always, ensuring full training is given according to task procedures and individual needs.
• Maintaining adherence to Avara Foods safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure all Company policies, standards, processes are met and adhered to by all personnel on shift.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Decision making

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Management

Tools

Production data tracking

Job description

About The Role

Are you a motivated and forward-thinking individual with supervisory experience? Join us as a Primary Team Leader and become a key part of our ambitious team, bringing our vision to life and making a meaningful impact every day.

Purpose Of The Role

As the Primary Team Leader, you will be responsible for liaising with the on-shift Primary Team and coordinating downtime events, ensuring minimal impact on bird welfare, operational efficiency, and value loss.

Working Hours

Monday - Friday 04:30am -13:30pm J&F / Sunday 12:45am -21:45pm, Monday - Thursday 13:30pm-22:30pm J&F

What will you be doing as Primary Team Leader, at Avara?

As the Primary Team Leader, you will be responsible for liaising with the on-shift Primary Team and coordinating downtime events, ensuring minimal impact on bird welfare, operational efficiency, and value loss.

What will your key responsibilities as a Primary Team Leader include?

• Update and maintain information- also performance tracking
• Ensure all data/information is accurately recorded for Primary performance reviews
• Work with the Shift Manager reviewing abnormalities on performance data
• Liaise and contribute with all the Primary Team Leaders to ensure successful processing of daily targets
• Be responsible for coordinating downtime and significant loss events in the Primary process
• Assist the shift manager in ensuring the best possible outcome managing bird welfare, people and product
• Work with engineering to make improvements for the areas, time scales and action plans
• Implement improvements driven from the Shift Manager and Primary colleagues
• Maximize improvement through continual review of operations and by instigating improvements where necessary and drive through any changes
• Identify and target areas to improve OEE performance of the Primary process
• Ensure schedules are reviewed and issues communicated and escalated
• Coordinate with personnel, to produce quality products to schedule, whilst maintaining a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation with maximum utilization of resources
• Review results from the area and report back to appropriate management team
• Ensure employee and product safety always, ensuring full training is given according to task procedures and individual needs
• Maintaining adherence to Avara Foods safety and hygiene standards
• Ensure all Company policies, standards, processes are met and adhered to by all personnel on shift.

Essential

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing/FMCG environment (ideally food processing)
• At least 2 years’ experience in a production supervisory role
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions
• A solid understanding of health & safety and food hygiene standards
• Proficiency with computer systems and production data tracking
• Ability to train, coach and develop team members
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to business needs

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Management (or equivalent)
• Experience using OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and performance metrics
• Knowledge of continuous improvement/lean manufacturing practices

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods

As a Primary Team Leader, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded. We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

• 5% Pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Health Cover
• Free Parking
• Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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