Assistant Production Supervisor

Our client are a leading supplier of products to the food industry

We are recruting an Assistant Production Supervisor who will take a lead role in the production process, from intake of raw materials through to production and processing, ensuring the produciton line is running smoothly.

Suitable candidates will need experience within a food production environment along with supervisory experience.

2 rotating shifts Monday to Friday (9am - 5.30pm / 5pm - 1.30am)

The Role

• Responsible for the production process from the intake of raw material through the primary production stage for the processing of the fat
• Ensure machines run at optimum efficiency while maintaining high standards
• Be aware of the variances in raw materials and how this may affect the ability to process the fat and protein
• Take responsibility for the quality of the finished product by monitoring the weight and quality of the raw material
• Aware of all scheduled cleaning and preventative maintenance aspects for all equipment within the intake and primary production areas
• Carry out checks to ensure the quality and consistency of oil and protein production in line with production requirements
• Ensure corrective action is taken immediately when product falls out of specification within the intake or primary production area
• Maintain all documentation required for tracking production, quality, cleaning, hygiene and equipment (paper and computer files)
• Participate in mincer re-builds, separator and tri-canter services
• Promote health and safety in the work place and record any accidents and near misses as per our policy
• Work to the principles of LEAN manufacturing;
• Complete shift reports and communicate accordingly;
• Work closely with the quality team to ensure that all standards in relation to audits are met

What we are looking for

• Minimum of 1 years' supervisory experience in a food production environment
• Experience running a production line
• Record keeping and attention to detail
• Valid counter balance forklift license
• Awareness of health & safety
• Prefrable to have IOSHH and knowledge of HACCP