Process Leader / Machine Minder

Job Title: Process LeaderReporting to: Team LeaderWorking Relationships: Internally, company wideJob SummaryThe Process Leader is primarily responsible for all aspects of one manufacturing process on an ongoing basis following systems and procedures to achieve the required quality and efficiencies. You may be cross trained in other areas as required.The manufacturing process can be summarised as:1) Process of freezing frozen desserts2) Mixing and layout truffle3) Enrobing truffles4) Packing truffles5) Finishing trufflesFood Safety & QualityMaintain safety and quality standards by ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOP'S) and Product Specifications are adhered to.Control the equipment and ensure that it is working effectively and producing the required standard of product.Report any equipment or utensil failure to the Team Leader.Ensure that hygiene and food handling standards for the room and equipment are maintained at all times.EfficiencySupervise the team and maintain equipment to achieve the target output efficiency (shown as Key Performance Indicator KPI).AdministrationFully complete and sign the relevant paperwork for the process being supervised accepting responsibility for achievement of the correct standard, and return to the Production Co-ordinator promptly on completion.Support for Team MembersProvide leadership to the team to assist the Team Leader and when the Team Leader is not available.Support your team members to develop their skills, and provide guidance when required.Be aware of the well-being of fellow team members and encourage positive team relationships.Ensure that the team start work and return from breaks on time and report issues to the Team Leader.Communicate effectively with the Team Leader about the daily performance including machinery, team members and health & safety issues.The hours of work are 06:30 to 17:00, over four working days each week and with a set day off each week (no weekend working unless overtime is offered which is of course optional).Candidates must by physically fit, these roles are predominantly for our mixing/enrobing team which involves a significant amount of manual work.Previous factory experience please and ideally food related.The starting rate for Process Leaders is £25,500.00 per annum which is £13.07 per hour but there is opportunity to achieve competency-based increases up to £29,000.00 per annum total in this role.