Production Manager Dayshift Blue

Production Manager Nights – Spalding 

We rise to challenges together 
  

• 3's and 2's – fixed days 6:00-18:00
• Up to £53,000
• Bonus scheme 
• Private healthcare 

Why join us?  

We’re ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience. And it’s exciting. Because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together. 

What we do.  

This particular role is at our Bakkavor Spalding site, which employs over 1,470 people across 3 manufacturing facilities & 1 Distribution Centre. We specialise in making hand crafted sandwich wraps, salads, dips, soups & sauces and mayonnaise.

About the role.   

You will lead the Deli area and be responsible for its performance and deputise for the Factory Manager as required. Our operation operates 24/7 delivering finished goods to our Spalding Distribution Centre throughout the day. You will work closely and effectively with support functions including H&S, OPEX, Engineering, Planning, Technical, Process and HR

Accountabilities:  

• 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

About you.   

•  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.

What you’ll receive.   
  

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.    

• Life Assurance (2.5 x salary)
• Short Term Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Staff Shop
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• MyBargains Discount Platform
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free Independent Mortgage Advice
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
• Discounted tutoring for children
• Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free Carparking

Proud to be Bakkavor.   
   

We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!   

Find out more and apply.   

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