Kitchen Porter

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be a key part of the operations team responsible for the production of high-quality chilled products across a fast paced food manufacturing business.
You will be leading a shift team consisting of 3 direct reports (Area Leaders), with an overall headcount of up to around 40 people during peak periods. As a crucial member of the manufacturing management team, you will also have full site responsibility during the nightshift and at weekends.
Main Responsibilities:
This is a challenging, rewarding role and your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
– Leading your team to deliver the production plan, working to ensure all KPIs are achieved to include full accountability for labour variance, waste and material variances.
– Providing strong leadership, leading by example to drive performance and promote best practice, audit ready and GMP at all times
– Coaching and developing your team, identifying areas for training and improvement, and supporting them to ensure they’re able to perform to the best of their ability.
– Leading KPI meetings to review and improve performance and working with other managers to identify and resolve longer term issues and challenges
– Promoting a proactive team culture, looking for new and improved ways of working
– Ensuring that all work is carried out safely
Ideal Candidate:
– Previous experience of leading production teams in a food manufacturing environment
– Target driven, with demonstrable experience of achieving production KPIs
– A proactive approach to problem solving skills, able to get to the root cause of issues and come up with practical solutions
– Strong leadership skills, able to develop and motivate teams to drive performance
– Effective communication and interpersonal skills, somebody who can develop good working relationships with colleagues at all levels across the business
– IOSH certification and a proactive approach to Health & Safety
Package Description:
At the Grimsby site we are proud to offer a competitive employee benefits package which includes;
•A structured training programme for all roles
•Discounts at a range of companies through our Hapi Benefits platform
•Our Wellbeing Committee plan events that take place throughout the year, where our very own chef will cook delicious food for all employees alongside activities and raffles.