AddressAs a Supervisor within Production, you are managing both people and process. In this varied and busy role, we are looking for individuals who are comfortable in managing production demands and challenges, driven by end results. To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who will engage and motivate and support those in their team in a positive manner.
Our Supervisors report directly into our Team Leaders.
Our Ideal candidate
~ ideally supervisory or similar level
~ manufacturing/warehouse/relatable background
~ planning staff against workload experience
~ multi tasker, willing to step in to support your team
~ motivational but respectful
~ comfortable with having a team of various nationalities and language abilities
The role involves
> Managing staff planning to run production to the day’s targets
> Engaging with those on your shift to ensure they are confident in the expectations of their duties
> Line checks on produce against customer orders
> Health and Safety & PPE related recording
> Production run and packaging quality checks and related paperwork
> Overseeing the working areas, maintaining high levels of hygiene and tidiness
> Regular contact and relationship management with Team Leaders and other colleagues
What is in it for you?
+ PPE provided including safety boots
+ 29 days holiday
+ Set shifts (Monday to Friday Dayshift/ Backshift)
+ Pension enrolment after 3 months
+ Enhanced Sick Pay after 12 months service (subject to conditions)
+ Free onsite parking
+ Opportunities for those showing interest or aptitude to progress
+ A variety of internal vacancies open to all
+ £13.35 per hour
+ £16.69 per hour overtime
+ shift allowance where applicable
Training for new starts including
* Food Safety Level 2, GMP training, Integrity & Segregation, HSE Policy, Manual Handling
* Other specific training and support on the job
* There is also the opportunity to request or be nominated for other training, provided by the L&D team
Orkie - Sunday to Thursday Dayshift or Monday to Friday Backshift
Balmalcolm - 4 on 4 off - 6.30am to 18.30pm
Where could your future lie?
Our Supervisors are key to the successful running of our production areas. There are opportunities to move up to Team Lead in time, however we are looking for individuals who see this as a career move who will develop into the role and champion success and improvements, rather than a stepping stone.
There are progression opportunities for everyone who has the drive and ambition to make a career at Kettle Produce however.
Essentials to Consider
<> How will you get to and from work? Please consider the shift times (earliest start, 6am. Latest finish, midnight) before applying if relying on public transport.
<> Can you prove your right to work in the UK? We will ask for original documentation. Passport or birth certificate and official proof of National Insurance Number. If you do not have these documents, we would not be able to offer you a start date. Birth Certificates and NI proof can easily be applied for, so we would ask you do this before sending in your application.
<> Non-UK Residents will be asked to supply their Home Office Share Code prior to being invited to interview.
<> We are a 364 days a year company, closed only on Christmas Day. During December and early January there are restrictions on holidays, and we work bank holidays including Boxing Day.
We are unable at the present time to offer shifts suitable for students with any restricted working hours during term time (usually 20 hours).
The Recruitment Process
We invite shortlisted candidates to an onsite interview with a member of our production management team. This is a chance to tell you about Kettle and the role, and for us to get to know you and see how your experience and skills could bring value to our team. You will then get the chance to tour our factory to see for yourself what goes on in the big green shed!
If we mutually agree it is the right role for you, you will be contacted regarding a start date, and we will set up your induction plan.
As a business we are committed to diversity and equality across all areas in the workplace.
We currently have vacancies at both our sites Orkie Farm (KY15 7HY) and Balmalcolm Farm (KY15 7TJ).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.88-£17.36 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own transport? This is due to our location and the shift start times.
Experience:
- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
- production environment: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
