Production and Waste Control Coordinator

Premier Foods; Lifton; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British food company is seeking a Production and Waste Control Coordinator in Lifton to enhance production performance and reduce waste. This 6-month temporary position involves collaborating with teams to implement Continuous Improvement practices, reviewing data for trends, and leading initiatives to optimize yield. The ideal candidate has food manufacturing experience and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify mass balance data for accuracy.
• Lead wastage meetings to drive actions for yield improvement.
• Work with the operations team to optimise production conditions.
• Collect and analyse data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Apply Continuous Improvement tools for sustainable improvements.
• Provide updates on progress and key findings.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Data analysis

Good communication

Experience in food manufacturing

Familiarity with Continuous Improvement tools

Proficient in Excel

Job description

Production and Waste Control Coordinator

Location: Lifton, GB

A great British food company. Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices across the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households. We believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities, respected, valued and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work—no matter who they are, how they look, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job Title: Production and Waste Control Coordinator
Contract: 6-Month Temporary Role
Hours: 4 days per week, 6 hours per day (09:00–15:00, flexible where needed)
Location: Ambrosia, Lifton
Salary: £16,715.52

We’re looking for a Yield Improvement Coordinator to support the Ambrosia team in improving production performance and efficiency. This 6‑month temporary role will focus on reducing waste, improving yield, and supporting continuous improvement projects across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Review and verify mass balance data to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Lead and facilitate wastage meetings with production teams, highlighting key issues and driving actions to improve yield.

Work directly on the production line with the operations team to optimise running conditions and enhance performance and yield.

Collect, track, and analyse data to identify trends, losses, and opportunities for improvement.

Collaborate with production and technical teams to develop and implement corrective actions.

Apply Continuous Improvement tools and techniques (such as root cause analysis, PDCA, and 5 Whys) to deliver sustainable improvements.

Provide regular updates and reports on progress and key findings.

Help build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across production areas.

About You

Experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Confident working with data to identify and communicate opportunities.

Hands‑on and proactive, comfortable working alongside operations teams.

Good communicator who can engage and motivate others.

Familiarity with Continuous Improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) is a plus.

Proficient in Excel or other data analysis tools.