Section Manager

AVARA FOODS LIMITED ,
Abergavenny, Gwent
Salary: From £28,000 to £33,000 per annum

Overview

We are Hiring Due to continued growth we are recruiting for a Section Manager to join our team based in Abergavenny, as maternity cover until October 2020. You will manage Process Leaders and Production Operatives with the aim of growing and developing your team to achieve consistent and high levels of efficiency and quality. We are a leading supplier of Poultry products into an impressive range of customer in the UK retail and food service sectors. With ambitious plans for the future, there hasn’t been a more exciting time to join us. Join us as a Section Manager at our Abergavenny Factory, on our morning shift, and you can be a part of the ambitious team that brings Avara Foods to life. Hours: Monday 0500 - 1530 / Tuesday to Thursday 0500 - 1330 / Friday 0500 - 1130 Purpose of the role: As a Section Manager you will be responsible for managing all operational production staff to drive and produce quality products, on time and to customer requirements and specification within agreed cost standards. Your key responsibilities will include: Coordinating all operational shift personnel, to produce quality products to schedule, whilst maintaining a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation with maximum utilization of resources Maximising improvement opportunities in all areas of control, through continual review of operations and by instigating improvements where necessary and drive through any changes Liaising with HR department to select and develop operational personnel and to ensure that a developmental programme is in place to train and motivate individuals to achieve performance and quality targets. Target setting; ensure measurement, monitoring and management of production performance Reviewing results from the shift and report back to appropriate management team Ensuring employee and product safety always, ensuring full training is given according to task procedures and individual needs Maintaining adherence to Avara Foods safety and hygiene standards Assisting the Production Manager with budgets associated to your area of control and to adhere to this budget, driving cost saving ideas where appropriate Ensuring all Company policies, standards, processes are met and adhered to by all personnel on shift. What we are looking for: Manufacturing experience within a FMCG industry (preferably within the food processing industry) with production experience at management level. Strong Management experience Good computer skills Ability to interpret and analyse data to give meaningful reports and actions Excellent communications skills What’s in it for you? As a valued member of our Operational team you can also look forward to a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.