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Production Manager Boston, England

Bakkavor

Full Time Boston, England 45000 - 49000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Production Manager

Day OR Night shift available

Salary: - £45,000 - £49,000 (+ night shift allowance)

Location: Old Leake, Lincolnshire (near Boston)

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: Pension, Healthcare and Bonus

Shift: 3s & 2s, Days OR Nights available

Days - 6am - 6pm
Nights - 6pm - 6am

Bakkavor is the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, which is one of the most advanced, innovative and dynamic food markets in the world.

Our Meals site in Boston (Old Leake) is looking to recruit a Production Manager, reporting into the Operations Manager. The site employs over 700 people and specialises in making chilled Italian ready meals and modern deli products for a dedicated customer. It is part of the Bakkavor Meals sector which has eight factories in the UK.

Responsibilities

Pro-actively managing Health & Safety
Leading and driving standards of quality, food safety, hygiene and housekeeping within your area through Good Manufacturing Practice (G.M.P.)
Managing performance of your teams
Owning the training & development of all levels of team including managers.
Managing the NPD process within your area
Challenging and introducing new KPIs to drive performance.
Planning, organising and measuring labour and material requirements
Managing the communication process to ensure that the workforce in their area is well informed on relevant business news
Supporting and encouraging the Bakkavör values and a positive culture within your area, whilst fostering good employee relations
The recruitment of direct reports and an involvement in all staff recruitment within your area

You will need

Experience in a production or section management role within the food manufacturing industry.
Knowledge and experience of continuous improvement.
A solid understanding of retailer expectations and how we meet them.
You’ll be a great leader, capable of inspiring and engaging your team, understanding the pressure of a factory environment.

About us

We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with an international presence in the US and China. Our 19,000 employees operate from 39 locations, developing and producing innovative food for a wide variety of occasions and budgets. In the UK, we work with leading grocery retailers, focusing on their own label brands.

What you can expect from us

When joining us you can expect a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, private medical insurance, and other flexible benefits - alongside excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group.

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