Your new company

Our client is a managed service company who works on behalf of a number of clients.

Your new role

To ensure the preparation, processing, finishing, repair and dispatch of all products and other items to required standards. To recruit staff in consultation with the General Manager. To provide ongoing training for all staff from start of service and throughout their employment and regularly review their training and development. To ensure the welfare of all staff in the department and champion college engagement in the department. To maintain and update weekly/monthly spreadsheets and to achieve targets, keep all costs to or below budget and to keep accurate records where required. To act as duty manager in the absence of the General Manager. To keep managers, supervisors and colleagues informed as necessary. To wear and ensure the use of Personal Protective Equipment and handling aids, where supplied, at all times for all relevant tasks. To foster and maintain good working relations throughout the Company. To maintain confidentiality of Company and Customer business

What you'll need to succeed

Experience of leading and managing a team. An understanding of the production process and finishing process and how it impacts on finished product quality. How to monitor the Quality Standards for Repair / Workmanship Standards. Understanding design of food manufacturing machinery and premises, in conjunction with engineers and food technologists. Monitoring cleaning operations to maintain hygiene standards. Preparation and attendance for third party food safety audits, e.g. customer audits. Developing and agreeing a project plan with the General Manager and Transport Manager on acceptance of new customer orders. Creating and maintaining a positive safety and hygiene culture. Conducting pre-audit quality / visitor checks. We are looking for candidates who come from a FMCG background.

What you'll get in return

The working hours are Monday-Thursday 0730-1600 and Friday 0730-1500. A salary of between £47,000 and £50,000 plus private healthcare.

What you need to do now

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