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In this busy and dynamic role as Section Leader you will supervise a specified team to ensure that products are manufactured to the highest quality standards at minimum cost, always in line with CCP, GMP and Health & Safety requirements. You will play a key role in supporting Bakkavor’s values, fostering a culture built on people engagement, safety, quality and a constant drive to improve. Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver consistently outstanding results while maintaining efficiency and compliance, helping the business achieve excellence every day.
Job Responsibility:
Supervise a specified team to ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality standards at minimum cost in line with CCP, GMP and Health & Safety requirements
Promote a safe working environment in line with Group policy
Ensure GMP, food safety, product quality, presentation and housekeeping are maintained
Oversee attendance, reviews, absence management and first-level disciplinary actions
Identify skill needs, support training, and build a talent pool for progression
Drive KPIs, waste reduction, production control and accurate record keeping
Manage breaks, shift changeovers and monitor standards to deliver the plan
Lead daily briefs, SIC reviews and maintain strong links with peers and managers
Support hiring, induction and early engagement of new team members
Complete reporting and data tasks including OEE, T&A and holiday management
Requirements:
Experience within food manufacturing
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Calm under pressure with a logical, clear-thinking approach
Flexible and adaptable
Tech-savvy
Effective communication skills
Solid numerical skills
Experience in chilled foods or FMCG is a plus
Training in Food Hygiene or IOSHH is a plus
Nice to have:
Experience in food manufacturing, particularly chilled foods or FMCG
Training in Food Hygiene or IOSHH
What we offer:
Life Assurance (1 x salary)
24 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 (after 5 years service)
Free Carparking
Commitment to wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by wellbeing champions