Production Line Leader (Nights)
Line Leader - Food Production (Nights)
4 on 4 off Shift Pattern, 17:45 - 04:15
38.5hrs average per week
Cranswick Country Foods Riverside, William Wright Dock, Hull, HU1 2ET
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2.6 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.
We are currently recruiting for a Line Leader to work in the Riverside factory on the production lines, supervising a team of Production Operatives and Delford Operatives/Label Verifiers.
Main Duties Include (but not limited to):
- To be responsible for the attainment of production targets as directed by the Shift Manager / Retail Manager
- Maximise efficiencies of all available resource and ensuring BAT at all times, or if this is not possible, reported to the relevant person in a timely manner
- Pre-operational startup checks; including controlled documents, equipment check sheets, fabrication sheets, hygiene standards and line labour management
- Liaise with the Delford Operatives and QA’s to ensure all WIP documentation and operational checks are completed to the required standard
- Act as a product specific expert where appropriate, working with other departments and disciplines in a manner to share and train own knowledge
- Understand hourly performance vs target, identify issues and deliver actions to ensure that performance targets are achieved
- Comprehension of position vs plan and be looking ahead to ensure that correct people, equipment and materials are available for the plan to be delivered
- Train and support operators to achieve correct quality standards
- Ensure accurate recording of yield, labour, efficiencies, waste and other key metrics
What We Look For:
- Experience in a similar role: Line Leader, Team Leader, Supervisor, Experienced Skilled Operative
- Previous experience of fast moving consumer goods manufacturing (preferably food related)
- Proven track record of leading a team
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to meet daily targets
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
What We Offer:
- Job stability at a growing and expanding company
- Commitment to progression and personal development through department specific training matrix
- 20 days annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Purchase company shares via 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: [email protected]
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.