Production Lead Operative

The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd; East Malling; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

Pensions scheme

Optional company share scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Parental Pay

Job summary

The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd is seeking a Production Lead Operator (Team Leader) to manage a designated packing line in Tonbridge, Kent. You will train and supervise the line team, ensure safety, quality and on-time orders, and work with management to optimise performance.

Experience on a food production line is essential; SAP production management experience is a plus. The role requires good people skills and the ability to coach staff through busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a line team in a production setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and coach temporary staff and full-time operators.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the performance of a designated packing line.
• Train and supervise the line team on procedures, safety and policies.
• Provide initial training for temporary staff and coach ongoing development.
• Collaborate with management to minimise waste and improve efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Training & coaching

Willingness to learn

Motivation

Professionalism

People management

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Lead Operative The Fresh Produce Centre Ltd•Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom

About the job:

Our production facility is the heart of our business and it relies on great people to make sure it runs safely and efficiently. We pack our produce for supermarkets and we're really proud of the reputation we've built for maintaining high standards.

Our Production Lead Operators (Team Leaders) make a big contribution to that reputation by taking responsibility for the management and performance of a designated packing line. Quality standards and target work rates must be met, and customer orders completed on time and in full. You'll need to train and manage your line's team on the production procedures, working practices and company policies. You will also need to provide initial training and supervision for temporary staff. Communicating and enforcing our standards in health, safety and hygiene is also key.

We're looking for someone who has really good people skills and who values what learning and development will bring to their team's performance. You'll train and coach team members to make sure they have the tools and skills to do their job effectively.

Our Lead Operators need to communicate well with our management team too, making sure that relevant information is shared. Together we can identify ways of minimising waste and making the most of our workforce, seeking change and inprovement.

• Willingness to take on new challenges.
• Enthusiasm, confidence and motivation.
• It would be great if you already have experience using SAP production management system.
• Experience of working on a food production line, such as flow wrappers, giro machines or similar.
• Positive behaviours and professionalism, even in difficult situations or when executing unpopular/tough decisions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to give clear instructions to a diverse group and get the best out of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• To be adaptable and flexible to drive continuous improvement.

In return we can offer you a rewarding career where every single day is different to the one before.

What else we can offer you:

• 6.6. weeks of holiday.
• Pensions scheme.
• Optional company share scheme
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Parental Pay

The hours you would work:

Full time role 5 days in 7 with shifts starting at 05:45.

Full-time