Job Description

Company Description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

To manage production lines and labour to meet planned volume and commercial targets, and in accordance with QA and safety standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To effectively motivate a team of people to meet production targets
• Ensure the final product meets client specifications (SPI)
• To effectively maximise production efficiency to ensure plan is met on an hourly/daily basis
• Effectively use the integrated management system (Vision)
• To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations
• To ensure all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures
• To ensure that all areas comply with hygienic audits, both internal and external
• To ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to
• To liaise with agency controllers on a day to day basis providing feedback regarding agency workers
• To attend team leader meetings
• To assist in the training and development of new starters
• To act as a role model for best practice
• Monitor, control and minimise waste
• Play an active part in continuous improvement
• To conduct RTW and disciplinary interviews as required
• To participate in the companies appraisal system
• Drive own personal development through training and work based experience
• To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• Line targets
• Labour management
• Quality
• H&S
• Waste targets
• Training
• Meet standards required for internal and external audits
• Use of integrated management system

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a manufacturing/production/FMCG environment
• Organizational and leadership abilities
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate in a positive and clear manner
• Meet standards required for internal and external audits
• Use of integrated management system
• Line targets
• Labour management
• Quality
• H&S
• Waste targets
• Training