Production Lead Operative

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

Job description

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.

Our perfect Production Lead Operative can demonstrate:

• 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:

• A competitive salary.
• 6.6. weeks of holiday.
• Pensions scheme.
• Optional company share scheme
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Medicash
• Occupational Parental Pay

The hours you would work:

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