Process Lead Manufacturing

Lake Chemicals and Minerals Ltd.; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Chemicals and Minerals Ltd. seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee day-to-day manufacturing processing, stock management and health & safety across three sites. You will support the Manufacturing and Warehousing Managers, coordinate processing activity and ensure GMP compliance.

Role requires strong attention to detail, COSHH knowledge, forklift licence and good communication skills. Shift work is required 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00 with a focus on safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/warehousing to BRC, GMP or similar industry standards.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to weights and measures with accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Professional telephone manner.
• COSHH and Risk Assessments knowledge.
• Degree level or equivalent.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts 0600-1400 and 1400-2200.
• Forklift qualification and licence.
• Handling chemicals with IATA/ADR training as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day processing and stock management in GMP environment.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing/Warehousing Managers to meet processing needs.
• Maintain BRC and MHRA work Instructions and safety standards.
• Arrange transport for finished goods and liaise with customers and hauliers.
• Provide training and ensure BreatheHR training compliance.
• Record weekly/monthly stock reports and ensure packaging availability.
• Uphold health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

MS Word & Excel

Professional telephone manner

COSHH & Risk Assessments

Degree level

Shift pattern 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:0

Forklift licence

Handling chemicals knowledge

Customer service

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Oversee the day-to-day manufacturing processing operations with respect to processing, stock management and health & safety requirements and support other functions within the warehouse and across the three manufacturing sites

Work with the Manufacturing Manager or Warehousing Manager to ensure all processing support for Lake are met.

Support the LMS Facilities to develop the capabilities for food and chemical processing and laboratory formulation activities.

Deputise for the Manufacturing Manager or Warehouse Manager in their absence, with regards to manufacturing and warehousing operations.

DUTIES

Processing

Oversee production processes implementing the correct the regulatory framework

Manage stock levels in conjunction with the BSC

Carry out cleaning activities to maintain a high standard of Food, GMP and general warehouse hygiene

Write and review procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements

Support all processing activities

Assist in the planning production time to ensure customer needs are maintained and resource is allocated

Check finished records to ensure right first time compliance

Managing warehouse and stock movements

Produce weekly and monthly stock reports directly relating to food and chemical processing activities

Ensure all packaging is available when needed

Taking photos, scanning documents and emailing

Record and maintain BRC and MHRA work Instructions

Re-ordering consumables

Liaising with QRESH and H&S to maintain standards of Quality Management processes; health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment.

Goods Dispatch

Arrange transport for finished goods including deliveries and collections

Liaising with customers hauliers to arrange collections, deliveries and detailed maintaining detailed records of these transactions in conjunction with BSC.

Health and Safety

Ensuring correct handling of materials

Checking MSDS for hazardous information to relay to appropriate staff

Ensure excellent food safety standards are met at all times

Safe loading & unloading of materials and finished goods

Raising near miss and incident reports

Applying strict segregation rules for the storage of food stuffs from chemicals

Identifying locations of raw materials and finished products

Checking receipt of orders against purchase order

Warehouse cleanliness

Training

Review their training requirements for new and existing processes and to ensure they remain compliant

Ensure training requirements on BreatheHR are completed

ABILITES AND SKILLS

Manufacturing or warehousing experience to BRC, GMP or similar industry standards.

Clear written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail, particularly with respect to weights and measures

Ability to follow instructions

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Professional telephone manner

COSHH and Risk Assessments

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Available to work shifts patterns of 0600-1400 and 1400-2200

A Forklift Truck qualification and valid licence

Knowledge of handling chemicals, as would a qualification in labelling and packing in accordance with IATA and ADR Regulations, although training will be provided

Operating within a warehouse environment

Experience within a customer service environment