Production Area Leader

Company Description

When you join 2 Sisters, you will become part of one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover of £2.5billion+, over 17,000 people and covering more than 20 sites.
At the Grimsby site we are proud to offer a competitive employee benefits package which includes:

• Serious illness protection scheme.
• Overtime at 1.33% after completion of rostered hours for the week.
• An additional 50p per hour between 10pm-6am.
• A structured training programme for all roles.
• Discounts at a range of companies through our Hapi Benefits platform.
• Our Wellbeing Committee plan events that take place throughout the year, where our very own chef will cook delicious food for all employees alongside activities and raffles.

Job Description

Role Purpose:
Reporting to the Shift Manager, you will play a key role in achieving shift and site KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) by working with your team and other departments. Developing a culture of continuous improvement by using Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
You will lead and manage the production area in successfully meeting OEE (Operational Equipment Effectiveness), quality, people and plan attainment by;

• Co-ordinating team activities through set-ups and changeovers
• Sharing and communicating shift information, including departmental huddles and in meetings
• Guiding your team in all aspects of the work, providing training and assistance where necessary
• Fostering an atmosphere of safety, collaboration, discipline and respect
• Developing and ensuring compliance to SOP’s for process related tasks

Qualifications

• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and lean tools
• Previous experience of leading a team
• Numerical ability to record, analyse and interpret data
• Ability to inspire motivate and coach others
• Ability to work towards Food Safety Level 3 and IOSH

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