Section Leader - Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is sourcing a Section Leader - Production for a growing business in the UK. The role is hands-on and includes leading a small production team, supervising machinery start-up, and ensuring production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Key tasks include completing paperwork, batch records and label checks with a focus on GMP, hygiene and allergen controls. The ideal candidate has prior production supervisory experience and is comfortable working

Qualifications

• Hands-on production experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Experience supervising or leading production staff.
• Knowledge of GMP, hygiene, allergen control and food safety procedures.
• Experience completing production paperwork, batch records, recipe checks and label controls.
• Ability to start-up machinery checks and ensure equipment is ready for production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production process within your area to meet the plan.
• Supervise a small team to achieve targets while upholding safety and quality standards.
• Ensure regulatory and internal procedures are followed (hygiene, HACCP where applicable).
• Maintain accurate production records and monitor process control.

Skills

Hands-on production

Team supervision

Attention to detail

GMP knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

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.
• Salary of £32,240 - £34,944.

For further details contact Lewis Wall at Pioneer Selection