H F Produce Ltd based at Antony near Torpoint supplies a range of washed, peeled and prepared vegetables into manufacturing bakeries both large and small as well as food service wholesalers in the South West. Our main lines are potatoes, onions and swede along with a variety of other vegetables prepared to meet specific customer requirements.
The business has a number of long standing customers including some major names and is currently undergoing a significant investment programme to increase both capacity and efficiency.
As part of the business development and growth we are looking to appoint a Head of Production to join the management team.
This is a new role and the key areas of responsibility will be:
Day to day management of a team of staff currently around 25 people to implement safe and economical production of our products.
Liaison with customers to ensure their needs are met on time.
Ensuring that production equipment is maintained in good working order.
The role will be based in and around the production facility and will involve a mix of both ‘hands on’ and desk based activity.
Hours of work are 6.45am to 4pm with some flexibility according to workload. The business operates from Sunday to Friday and it is anticipated the role will cover five days of the six with Sundays on a rota basis. The anticipated starting salary range is £38-£42K according to experience.
The ideal candidate will have previous people management experience. A vegetable or food production background would be an advantage as would an understanding of production line systems and their maintenance However, this would not be a barrier for the right individual with the right attributes. Above all enthusiasm, flexibility and proven team working are key.
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