Intake Team Leader
Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) is our fast-paced sausage facility located in Hull. Using only the best cuts of British pork, fresh herbs and spices, Cranswick are the UK’s leading producer of gourmet sausages, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike.
We are looking for driven individuals to support the intake area leader in ensuring the effective running of the intake operation. Assisting and supervising the intake of products according to the sales order process schedule, working in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, food safety legislation, and quality standards specified by our customers.
Supervising the control of all intake goods stock, staff, materials, and equipment, including housekeeping within the area. Ensuring a safe, efficient, accurate storage and stock control operation is provided up to the point of the mixing department, ensuring that we have a full traceable process of product and paperwork.
Shift: A Nights;18:00-06:00 4 on 4 off (1hrs unpaid break included)
Pay Rate: £16.27 per hour
Main duties include:
Supervision day to day of the site-based intake team supporting the Area Lead in the operation of the area undertaking duties as directed.
Be conversant with the four strategic pillars (QVIP). Champion this within the department and the wider site
Continually evaluate best practices and make sure that the shift team uses those practices in the day-to-day operation. Also, work to share best practices across shifts to make sure they are embedded within the intake team.
Effectively supervise and support the intake Area Lead in developing and training the intake teams. Make sure only staff within the Area that are fully trained on the equipment and signed off are operating those items.
Ensuring that an efficient, accurate, storage and stock control operation is provided and managed daily basis, managing and investigating all stock variances.
- Trained to be able to cover for Holidays and Sickness for the Admin Role and Area Lead role.
- Complete daily Short Interval control meetings evaluating where against the plan we are and agreeing actions to make sure that the plans are achieved and implementing those.
Undertake any duties as dictated by the intake Area Lead
- Communicate any stock shortfalls to the area leader and the procurement team.
Candidate Requirements:
- English/Maths GCSE A* to C or Equivalent
- Team Leading Qualification
- Reach & Counterbalance Forklift Licences
A full job description is available upon request
To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV to: [email protected]
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying
Closing date: 20th June 2025
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward