Production Supervisor - Band E

Ford Farm, Ashley Chase Estate, have been perfecting the art of traditional cheese making for over forty years though the recipes and methods go back much further – over 600 years in fact. We believe it’s the dedication to these time-honoured traditions that make Ford Farm Cheddars some of the finest in the world.

We currently have a vacancy in our Packing Department for a full time Production Supervisor. This position works Mon-Fri, 42.5 hours per week from January to June, 06:45-15:45 and 45 hours per week from July to December 06:15-15:45.

The supervisor is responsible for areas of production or stores and leadership of the teams within it.

To ensure the area is kept to a high standard and the teams working within it are working correctly to the company’s standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Ensuring the safe production, storage, receipt and dispatch of product within internal and external specifications and within critical control points (CCP’s). Responsible for delivering and improving area KPI’s and reporting to other departments. To help drive continuous improvements through team meetings and one to one communication within the teams.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities;

• Able to lead teams within specific areas to ensure production targets are met and KPI’s are recorded and reported accurately to areas within the business that need the feedback or data.
• Using KPI information to drive continuous improvements in the area of responsibility to help teams work with better efficiency allowing them to reach the desired targets and help with business growth .
• Continuously monitoring the area of responsibility to ensure it is safe for the personnel and for the product being produced, stored or transported. Any issues need to be reported in a timely manner to enable root-causes to be identified and resolved.
• Manage team numbers to ensure correct levels of personnel are applied to each line or area. Manage leave requests and the requirement of holiday cover and manage absence using HR policies.
• Responsible for the H&S of the team including near-miss reporting and safety culture.
• Working with Quality team making sure line samples are being taken, CCP’s are carried out correctly and documented consistently and report back to teams on any QA communication with reference to failed product, customer complaints or audit requirements.
• Ensure all personnel receive the correct training and ensure further training is organised for those that require it. Any new staff or agency will require extra focus to ensure their application/introduction to the team is done correctly and the training requirements are planned in, carried out in a timely manner and recorded.

Skills/Aptitude:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills using English business language
• Maintains constructive relationships with team members and other departments by application of the Core Values
• Proficient in the use of all working processes and equipment for areas of responsibility
• Methodical and good attention to detail
• Analyses and uses data to identify and resolve root-causes of problems
• Make timely decisions using available resources and sound judgement

Core Values / Behaviours:

INTEGRITY:

• Sets example to others through positive behaviours and good engagement
• Open, honest and calm – even under pressure
• Respect diversity and be open minded
• Caring and Empathetic towards others
• Trustworthy and reliable with good moral standards – doing the right thing, even when no-one is looking

RESPONSIBILITY:

• Embrace change with an open mind
• Adaptable & Polite
• Proud to respect our environment, our resources and our community
• Apply a Quality & Safety Mindset at all times and challenge others who don’t.
• Take Personal Ownership of issues
• Ambition to exceed personal and team goals
• Driver of your own self-development

COLLABORATION:

• Contribute to the team goals and effectively communicate in a timely manner.
• Freedom to speak up and challenge appropriately
• Flexibility to work across different teams and functions
• Accountability for personal & team performance through KPI delivery
• Innovate, adapt and reduce all forms of waste, guided by data and experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.56 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dorchester DT2 9AZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Food manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
• People Management: 2 years (required)
• Awreness of LEAN principles: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 Food Hygiene (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person