Line Manager

Location: Leicester
Salary: £28k
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension

This role alternates weekly between AM and PM shifts.
The client is looking for an experienced manager to line manage the production / packing team that will consistently deliver against the plan and set KPI's / targets. As well as ensuring both the quality and safety of the team, you will be required complete shift reports, safety checks and equipment maintenance.

Duties will include:

Cost Control
Guaranteeing achievement of the production plan
Stock Control

Adhering to Health & Safety standards, including identifying any H&S issues within the area / team, maintaining a focus on risk reduction.

General customer service

Basic line management of team throughout the shift
Manage, maintain and develop a highly motivated and multi skilled team
Allocating work tasks & ordering required materials / material control
Ensure timely and accurate completion of all production, quality & hygiene documentation, ensuring standards in these areas are maintained including full completion of the DWOR
To manage and resolve day to day problems within the team
To manage the performance of the team including appraisals and training plans
To effectively manage the initial stages of absence (inc the RTW process) and disciplinary issues ensuring compliance to company procedures
To operate production equipment to deliver both output and quality objectives whilst at the same time ensuring legal compliance

Reports to the Shift Manager (acting as deputy where needed)

To be considered for this role you must:

ILM Level 3 or equivalent
Have previous experience in food operations
Line management experience within FMCG industry
General IT skills- Excel, Word, Outlook
General understanding of HACCP, COSHH, QA & Management Procedures
General understanding of hygiene & health & safety procedures
Ability to improve team performance in terms of line efficiency, cost reduction, waste reduction and quality standards
Good literacy and numeracy skills for effective reporting
Good organisational and time management skills