Production manager nightshift blue

We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, and our presence in the US and China positions the Group well in these high-growth markets. We leverage our consumer insight and scale to provide innovative food that offers quality, choice, convenience, and freshness. Around 18,500 colleagues operate from 44 sites across our three markets supplying a portfolio of over 2,900 products across meals, pizza bread, salads and desserts to leading grocery retailers in the UK and US, and international food brands in China. Production Manager - Nights Deli Salary: Up to GBP48.000 plus nights shift allowance of GBP4695 Location: Spalding Contract Type: Permanent Benefits: Pension, Healthcare and Bonus Shift:3 #39;s and 2 #39;s fixed nights 18:00-6:00 About Bakkavor: We #39;re the biggest name you #39;ve never heard of. You #39;ve probably eaten our food - you just didn #39;t realise it. We make innovative fresh products, with around 18,500 colleagues working across the UK, US and China. We rsquo;re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers (including Tesco, M S, Sainsbury #39;s and Waitrose). We rsquo;re ambitious. We rsquo;re full of ideas. And we rsquo;re ready for more people who share our values and passion for quality to join us. Bakkavor Spalding has three factories based on the same site in Spalding, Lincolnshire, employing over 1500 people. These production units produce #x202F;soups, sauces, dips #x202F;as part of our meals range as well as salad accompaniments such as coleslaw and pasta salads, sandwich wraps and food to go salads. Responsibilities Pro-actively managing Health Safety Leading and driving standards of quality, food safety, hygiene and housekeeping within your area through Good Manufacturing Practice (G.M.P.) Managing performance of your teams Owning the training development of all levels of team including managers. Managing the NPD process within your area Challenging and introducing new KPIs to drive performance. Planning, organising and measuring labour and material requirements Managing the communication process to ensure that the workforce in their area is well informed on relevant business news Supporting and encouraging the Bakkav ouml;r values and a positive culture within your area, whilst fostering good employee relations The recruitment of direct reports and an involvement in all staff recruitment within your area You will need Experience in a production or section management role within the food manufacturing industry. Knowledge and experience of continuous improvement. A solid understanding of retailer expectations and how we meet them. You rsquo;ll be a great leader, capable of inspiring and engaging your team, understanding the pressure of a factory environment. What you can expect from us When joining us you can expect a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, private medical insurance, and other flexible benefits - alongside excellent career progression prospects across the Bakkavor group. #LI-MK1