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Imagine stepping into a role where your passion for people and operations can truly shine, all while contributing to the success of one of the UK's leading food businesses. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Section Manager to join a dynamic team at a major processing site in Derbyshire. With a focus on chicken and turkey products, this company prides itself on owning and managing its entire supply chain, offering careers that cover a vast range of functions. If you're looking for a position that offers not just a job, but a long-term career with comprehensive training and development, then this Section Manager role might just be your next great move.
What You Will Do:
- Lead the management and development of Team Leaders and colleagues within your designated section.
- Ensure adherence to all food safety, health & safety, and quality standards within your section.
- Coordinate and deliver effective planning for customer visits and audits as the Section lead.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives across a range of areas, with guidance from the Production Manager.
- Conduct line side checks for potential efficiency and productivity improvements.
- Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for designated areas, ensuring the effective capture of data for further analysis.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience as a Section Manager or Team Leader within a production or manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability in implementing change and continuous improvement in a production setting.
- Strong people management skills, capable of leading and motivating a diverse team.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Solid analytical and time management skills, with experience in coaching, developing, and mentoring teams.
This role is pivotal in ensuring that the company meets its business objectives, KPIs, and targets. By joining this team, you'll be contributing to supplying some of the UK's largest supermarkets and popular restaurants, all from a primary site that sees its production capacity increase significantly during the autumn and winter months.
Location:
The role is based at the company's manufacturing site in Scropton, Derbyshire, a key location in their extensive UK-wide network.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role within a forward-thinking business, where your efforts will be recognised and rewarded, then don't hesitate. Apply today to become the next Section Manager and take a significant step forward in your career. This is your chance to make a real difference in a company that values its people just as much as its products.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
