Head Flour Miller Operative.

The Recruitment Co are recruiting for an experienced Flour Mill Operative, for our client based in Harlow at their newly completed state-of-the-art flour milling facility. It’s a six-generation family business that makes and sells flour and mixes to all sectors of the food industry including all the major supermarkets. It has an enviable reputation for quality and service especially with regard to modern production methods. Wrights is very much a family business with a “family feel” to it and a friendly culture. The company has been on an exciting and successful growth plan and as well as the new mill has also recently completed a major investment in building a state-of-the-art, purpose-built blending and packaging facility located near its existing site.

Key responsibilities include:

To maintain the optimum performance of the plant whilst ensuring the quality of the product is in line with company standards.

Liaising with the Maintenance Team to ensure preventative maintenance and breakdowns are dealt with in a timely manner.

Ensuring that the highest standards of GMP are maintained throughout the mill.

Active membership of the HACCP team.

Be responsible for promoting a positive Food safety culture.

Reviewing operational procedures and work instructions within the quality system.

Providing training, coaching and mentoring of mill staff in all aspects of their duties.

Participating in the production management call-out rota.

Maintaining stocks of ingredients and consumables and ordering these when necessary.

Ensuring budgetary targets are maintained and action is taken to control costs.

Ensuring the Health and Safety of the milling team and contractors working in the mill.

Key attributes include:

Proven record as a Flour Miller.

In-depth knowledge of the workings of a modern flour mill.

Qualifications in flour milling preferably UK Flour Millers (Nabim) Correspondence Course Modules 1-7 or equivalent.

Ability to lead, motivate and organise their team.

Good communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels.

Strong organisational skills for planning production, staff, maintenance and hygiene.

Good budget-handling skills.

The ability to work flexibly and within a team with a “can do” and “hands-on” approach.

Good IT skills and experience working with SCADA and process control systems.

Ability to run a shift should it become necessary.

Working Hours:

Rotating 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Monday – Friday – 37.5 hours a week

Salary:

£50k per annum

The Recruitment Co are an equal opportunities employer

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