Section Leader - Production

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Elm; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

On-site parking

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd. is seeking a Section Leader - Production to oversee a dedicated production area, ensuring the production plan is delivered safely and to quality standards. This hands-on role involves operating machinery, lifting up to 25kg, and supervising a small team to hit targets.

The position requires previous production experience, machinery operation, and leadership capabilities, with a focus on GMP, hygiene, allergen control and food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing or food production environment.
• Hands-on experience operating production machinery and working to a production plan.
• Experience supervising or leading production staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production process within your area and ensure safety, quality and food safety specifications.
• Supervise a small team to achieve production targets while maintaining high standards.
• Carry out start-up checks and ensure equipment is ready for production.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete batch records and label controls.

Skills

Hands-on production

Machinery operation

Team supervision

Job description

SECTION LEADER - PRODUCTION

Job Title: Section Leader - Production

Salary: £32,240 - £34,944

Shift: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30

Job Role of the Section Leader - Production

A fantastic opportunity for a strong Section Leader to join a growing business has come to the forefront. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Production professional who is looking to take ownership of a dedicated production area and play a key role in delivering the production plan.

You will be responsible for overseeing the production process within your area, ensuring products are manufactured safely and to the required quality and food safety specifications. This is a hands-on and physical role, including lifting bags and ingredients of up to 25kg, as well as operating and monitoring production machinery.

You will also supervise a small team, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, hygiene and process control.

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Section Leader - Production

• Previous experience within a production, manufacturing or food production environment.
• Hands-on experience operating production machinery and working to a production plan.
• Experience supervising or leading production staff.

Requirements for the Section Leader - Production

• Experience completing production paperwork, batch records, recipe checks and label controls.
• Knowledge of GMP, hygiene, allergen control and food safety procedures.
• Experience carrying out quality and process control checks.
• Ability to complete machinery start-up checks and ensure equipment is ready for production.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate production records.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, physical production environment.

Desirable Requirements for the Section Leader - Production

• Previous experience in a Section Leader, Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor or similar position.
• Experience working with food safety systems such as HACCP.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Section Leader - Production will benefit from:

• Working for a growing business with opportunities to develop.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Salary of £32,240 - £34,944.