Production Chargehand

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure correct and efficient set up of production lines including prestart check paperwork are completed in full.
• To organise ingredients and packaging required to fulfil production orders and volume
• To execute the manager/supervisor's production plan adhering to allergen running orders set out by the manager/supervisor
• To check that products meet company requirements and customer specification
• To complete quality and production documentations as required
• To train new employees and agency workers on department specifics
• To implement good housekeeping procedures in the workplace and lead by example
• To observe and enforce appropriate Health and Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene procedures at all times
• To undertake other appropriate duties as deemed necessary within the scope of the role
• To utilise all staff cost effectively to the daily business requirements

This is not an exhaustive list of duties within the Production Chargehand role.

Key Competencies:

Integrity

• Ability to lead by example and be comfortable coaching those who are not achieving the standards expected.

Communication

• Working effectively with other key functions: operations, technical, hygiene team, to ensure all aspects of duties carried out.
• Effective one to one communication with all team members

Reliable

• Flexible and reliable when asked to cover holidays, audits, late nights and weekends.

Continuous Improvement

• Actively enjoys taking on new challenges and being creative.

Credibility

• Takes ownership and responsibility of all issues and tasks they encounter.

Motivation

• Motivated to do all tasks to the highest standards with an ability to inspire others to do the same.

**Essential criteria for this role:

• At least 12 months of practical hands on experience in food manufacturing environment.
• Good working knowledge of word and excel are essential.
• Food quality and integrity focused.
• Confident and clear verbal communication skills.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Flexible approach to working hours covering the needs of the business.
• To undertake other appropriate duties as deemed necessary within the scope of the role.
• Initiative to drive and meet targets.

**Desirable Criteria:

• Food Safety Level 2 or above
• Health & Safety / First Aid related qualifications
• Experience of managing delivery to high end multiple retailers

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• practical, hands on, food manufacturing: 1 year (required)

Additional Information:
Candidates interested in this position please send CV to daire.mckenna@stafflinerecruit.com or for more information call into our Portadown office .

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