Packing Line Leader (Days)
Packing Line Leader (Days)
4 on 4 off shift pattern, 05:45 – 17:45
38.5hrs average per week
Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers. Now with 22 sites nationwide, Cranswick are dedicated to growing and developing our team.
As our site continues to expand, the role forms part of our new and exciting plate freezing facility, which enables us to maintain the quality and freshness of our products. We are currently looking for a Plate Freezer Line Leader to effectively manage the packing area, ensuring daily production targets are continually achieved.
Main Duties Include (but not limited to):
- Responsible for supervising all aspects of a designated area from delivering a best quality product to ensuring product yields are met at all times
- To effectively lead a team of 5-6 people, ensuring the daily freeze plan is achieved in a safe manner
- Manage traceability throughout the plate freezing process to ensure to products integrity at all times
- Assist in manually packing raw material into the cavities of the plate freezer, ensuring the appropriate outer packaging is applied to the frozen and palletised product
- Conduct pre-operational start-up checks, including controlled documents, equipment check sheets
- Effectively harness, motivate and develop the team within your area in order to reduce staff turnover and encourage maximum productivity and teamwork
- To be multiskilled as a Hygiene Operative as and when required
What We Look For:
- Previous experience of FMCG manufacturing (preferably food related)
- Proven track record of leading a team
- Good standard of spoken and written English
What We Can Offer:
- Job stability at a growing and expanding company
- Strong commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix. This will include machine specific training and upskilling
- 20 days annual leave with option to purchase additional 5 days
- Profit sharing through discounted share scheme
- Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
- Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform
A full job description is available upon request.
Please apply on Indeed or submit your CV & Cover Letter to: CCF.Careers@Cranswick.co.uk
Closing Date: 25th April 2025
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.