Production Line Manager and Dispatch Supervisor

Joyners Plants Ltd; Wapley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Joyners Plants Ltd in Yeovil seeks an experienced production line manager to keep the line running at full potential. You will supervise the team on the line and in dispatch, carry out checks and make adjustments to optimise efficiency.

Based in a 9 acre glasshouse growing plants for our retail stores, the role offers 40–50 hours per week with limited weekend work and full training, no prior horticulture experience required. Free parking provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and programming a production line.
• Ability to lead a team on the production line or in dispatch.
• Willingness to work 40-50 hours per week with limited weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production line operates correctly and at full potential.
• Carry out checks and adjustments to maintain performance.
• Supervise and work with the team to ensure smooth running.
• Distribute products to retail centres from dispatch.
• Exercise fitness for role and be on feet all day.

Skills

Team leadership

Production line operation

Line programming

Job description

re you an experienced production line manager looking for a change of environment or looking for the next step in your career?

We are looking for an individual who can ensure the production line is operating correctly. They will need to carry out checks and make adjustments to assure the line is functioning to its full potential. The candidate will also be required to supervise the team and work alongside the team on the production line to ensure the smooth running of the department.

This role is recruiting a candidate who has an interest in machinery and has experience in operating and programming a production line. The successful candidate must also be able to lead a team either on the production line or within our dispatch team to ensure we are distributing our products to our centres.

All candidates must be committed to the role and be passionate about the operation.

In this role, you will be working in our 9 acre glasshouse producing plants to be grown on for our retail stores. We can offer 40-50 hours per week with limited weekend work. Full training is provided so no experience in horticulture is necessary.

Our nursery is on the outskirts of Yeovil so we provide free parking.

We offer pay and working conditions well above the industry average dependent on your skills and experience. Our site is currently undergoing major renovations to both expand our operations and improve staff facilities. We are a growing company with great opportunities for the right candidate.

The job requires lifting and being on your feet all day so would require someone who has a reasonable level of fitness and a willingness to get stuck in. The nursery is generally operational from 7/8am to 5/6pm although this varies throughout the year - staff generally prefer to work full days however this can

be discussed at interview. Holiday entitlement in 28 days per year on a pro rata basis subject to hours worked.

Our company is the largest grower / retailer in the South West and we can offer excellent career opportunities with full training programs leading to potential management / supervisory roles. Our company has a proven, successful system for promoting staff within a 6 month to 12 month period to higher paid roles within the company. Salaries of £35k to £40k plus are available in the longer term to hardworking bright people seeking to build a solid horticultural career with our company.