Production Section Manager

Avara Foods; Caistor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premium

Holiday allowance

Pension match

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Avara Foods is seeking a Production Section Manager at our Caistor site to lead a fast-paced FMCG factory team responsible for mince, sausages, burgers and meatballs. The role covers managing Team Leaders, ensuring food safety and quality, and driving KPI targets in a 7-day operation with Sunday-Wednesday and Monday-Tuesday shift patterns.

You will implement continuous improvement initiatives, optimise resources, supervise audits, and contribute to data-driven decision making while supporting a

Qualifications

• Experience of managing teams in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement and change management.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management and analytical abilities.
• Experience coaching and developing teams to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Being responsible for the management and development of Team Leaders and colleagues within their zones.
• Leading your section on all food safety, health & safety and quality standards adherence.
• Acting as Section lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning and delivery.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives across a range of areas.
• Carrying out line side checks for potential efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Utilising allocated resources within your section and escalating shortages when required.
• Implementing processes to capture data for senior management analysis.
• Ensuring consistency in the application of policies and procedures.
• Developing and reviewing SOPs for designated areas.
• Deputising for the Area Production Manager when required.

Skills

People management

Continuous improvement

Food manufacturing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Job description

Who are we, and what do we do?

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

A Little About Our Caistor Site

Our manufacturing site in Caistor, North Lincolnshire is a further processing site in the turkey supply chain. Producing mince, sausages, burgers and meatballs for well known retailers, alongside running a dedicated dark meat deboning line for chicken products. .

Our Caistor site employs approximately 300 talented individuals, who help to supply some of the UK’s largest supermarkets and popular restaurants!

About The Role

Are you passionate about People and Operations? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience in Food Manufacturing?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our people across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Production Section Manager to join our Operations team based at our Caistor site.

The role is factory based, so you’ll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. The factory operates 7 days a week, across various shifts. As a Production Section Manager you’ll be working a pattern of Sunday - Wendesday 05:30 - 18:00 (Sun & Wed), 05:30 - 15:00 (Mon & Tue)

What will you be doing as a Section Manager at Avara?

As a Production Section Manager you will be accountable to the Production Managers for the operational output within your designated section to effectively manage all operations and ensure KPIs, targets and business objectives are met.

You will meet all requirements in terms of legislation & company policy, ensuring the safety of employees, equipment, infrastructure and products.

What will your key responsibilities as Production Section Manager include?

• Being responsible for the management and development of Team Leaders and colleagues within their zones.
• Leading your section on all food safety, health & safety and quality standards adherence.
• Being the Section lead for customer visits and audits, ensuring effective planning, co-ordination and delivery.
• With direction from the Production Manager, implement continuous improvement initiatives across a range of areas.
• Carrying out line side checks for potential efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Utilising allocated resources within your section. Escalate shortfalls in resource, supply chain or asset reliability when required.
• Implementing processes and procedures to ensure the effective capture of data for further analysis by senior management.
• Ensuring consistency in the application of the company’s policies and procedures.
• Developing and reviewing SOPs for designated areas.
• On request, deputise for the Area Production Manager.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• An experienced Section Manager or Team Leader who has managed teams in a similar production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of continuous improvement in a production environment of implementing change through effective management.
• Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations.
• Proven people management skills in a diverse and demanding environment with the ability to lead and motivate the team.
• Excellent communication at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, analytical skills.
• Experience of coaching and developing and mentoring a team to ensure they are reaching their capabilities.

The Benefits Of Working For Avara Foods

As a Production Section Manager you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

Benefits

• From £39125.27
• Additional weekend shift premium.
• 6.2 weeks holiday allowance. (24.8 days based on a 4 day week)
• Up to 6% employer matched pension contributions.
• Company life assurance.
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets!
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.

What happens after you apply for this role?

After you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by the Resourcing team to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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