Bakery Production Team Leader

Doves Farm Foods Ltd is a successful, award-winning, family-owned food business, specialising in artisan, organic and free from flours and foods. It operates a portfolio of loved brands including Doves Farm, FREEE and Wessex Mill. It is based 3 miles outside of Hungerford in the beautiful North Wessex Downs. The role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bakery Production Team Leader. Responsible for all aspects of the shifts departmental production, including the smooth operation of production and packaging equipment. Allocating and supervising all work activities of the department/plant operating team. Comply with BRCGS requirements ensuring a clean, hygienic and safe working environment at all times. Main responsibilties * Lead the Production shift team allocating daily work duties as required * Manage the receipt of raw materials * Manage production start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers * Oversee quality control during the shift ensuring products are within specification * Ensure shift production goals are met * Ensure shift handovers and tier meetings are completed on a daily basis * Train operatives and coach on performance matters * Ensure a clean and safe work area complying with Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements using 5S * Ensure accurate and full completion of all shift paper work and booking in production to ERP system * Assist in production operations as necessary * Raw Material, Finished Goods and Consumable stocktakes * Deputise as and when necessary Personal attributes - Positive can do approach - Sense of presence - Engaging - Leads by example - Has sense of urgency - Embraces team work - Openness and high personal integrity