Production Line Leader (Nights) | Doncaster

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe, ABP`s commitment to excellence impacts on every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.

Our customers are the major multiples and high profile caterers and require the best 365 days of the year. That means central packing and sophisticated distribution, a revolutionary supply chain in the industry which is being led and developed by ABP. Only well-resourced companies can compete for such business.

We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.

Role Definition:

• Responsible for the production line and its team, ensuring that finished / raw products are controlled and recorded against customer / supplier orders and company procedures are followed.

Key responsibilities:

• Input of correct data into lean driver reaching targets of: OEE-55%, Quality-98%, Performance-80%, Availability-70%.
• Understand the production orders/dispatch customer orders for the shift and what products you will be working with, and quantity/quality of specification to achieve that staff.
• Where applicable, understand the importance of and ensure you consistently achieve these targets.
• Understand the product specification for quality and presentation and ensure that you consistently achieve these standards.
• Understand your responsibility for accounting for all stock accurately, record all products that move in and out of your area on the required paperwork.
• Ensure KPI targets are met; OEE, giveaways, yield, blending, PPk and GMP. Assist the team achieve the targets, yields, specifications and quality standards by performing your tasks with attention to detail and handling meat carefully and following all pictorial presentation standards.
• When handling primals/customer orders/meat packs/boxes, ensure all products and items are labelled, in date, and meet the customer required specification.
• Keep your work area clean. Adopt a clean as you go culture, report any health & safety, food hygiene or quality issues to your line Manager immediately.
• Use, clean and maintain the working order of all machinery, and report any faults to your line manager.
• Adhere to all health & safety and food hygiene standards at all times.
• To have full knowledge of primal identification and communicate any information relevant to the Butchery line leader.
• When lifting any objects maintain the product quality by lifting and handling crates correctly within the manual handling techniques you have been trained on.
• To decorate, butcher, pack and present meat to the required customer specifications and ensure quality is maintained at all times.
• Ensure all staff are trained to the company’s best practice policy and ensure that individual development needs are regularly monitored on your line.
• Attend appropriate team meetings as required by manager/supervisor. SIC meetings are priority.
• To control and manage the plan given by your supervisor or manager.
• To minimise wastage, for example water use or packaging or over trimming.
• Coach and mentor team members by mentoring and also coaching staff to a higher performance level, inclusive of set targets/KPI’s, training and succession.
• Other reasonable tasks as instructed by your manager.

Personal specification

• To be a good team focused individual.
• To be positive and encouraging.
• To be well organised and a good time keeper.
• To work productively under pressure.
• Resilient and a good team mate.
• Safety first approach shown.
• To have Supervisory experience in an FMCG Company.
• To perform to a high standard when working in pressured environment to thrive under tight deadlines.
• Previous experience in an FMCG Environment.
• Food manufacturing related qualification/previous experience in a retail.