Join the Jardox team as a Production Line Leader in our food production facility in Sevenoaks!
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At Jardox, we are proud to be the "Taste Behind the Brands." We are a leading supplier of savoury ingredients, specializing in stocks, gravies, curry pastes, marinades, glazes, sausage & burger seasonings, and herb & spice-based products. Our Sevenoaks facility is a hub of activity, and were looking for an experienced Production Line Leader to help manage and motivate our team to meet production targets efficiently.
Benefits:
* Profit Sharing
* Matched 5.5% pension contribution
* Christmas to New Year closure
* Private GP service for you and your immediate family (available 365 days/year)
* Free, confidential support for financial, legal, and mental health concerns
* Bereavement counselling and probate support
* Life insurance
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Free parking
Shift & Pay:
* Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
* Day shift: £14 per hour
* Pay increases with experience
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all team members follow Jardoxs health and safety protocols.
* Maintain food safety standards, guaranteeing that all products are of the highest quality and safe for consumption.
* Plan and organise staffing levels to meet daily production targets.
* Manage raw material and packaging orders, ensuring timely availability for production use.
* Train the team to recognise and achieve high-quality output.
* Keep all production records and Critical Control Points (CCPs) accurate and up to date, including start-up checks, weight checks, label and line clearance checks.
* Work closely with your Line Manager and the Quality Team to ensure all procedures are followed correctly and work is done right the first time.
* Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and cleanliness of the production area, ensuring equipment and pallets are cleaned using proper tools and protocols.
* Lead your team to meet production plan targets and drive continuous improvement.
* Use company systems to measure area performance, track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
* Troubleshoot and perform minor adjustments to equipment based on engineer fixes.
* Minimise packaging and material waste, ensuring proper recording and reporting of losses.
Key behaviours:
* Leadership and team building skills.
* Financial awareness with a desire to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
* Proactive approach to raising service levels.
* Enthusiasm, commitment and flexibility
* Excellent organisational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate at all levels, professionally and discreetly
* Setting the right example for your team to follow
What Were Looking For:
We are seeking candidates with experience in food production, ideally in a supervisory role. You should have a strong understanding of production processes and the ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
At Jardox, we foster a great family feel and a strong team spirit. We work hard and take pride in what we do! If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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