Head of People
20 hours ago
Hodmedod is a small but rapidly growing company specialising in sourcing and selling minimally processed whole foods from UK farms - beans, peas, grains and seeds. We've won a hat-full of awards and plaudits for our work and our purpose - we're helping to change the way people eat and farm for the better.
We're recruiting a People and Place Manager to join our management team, they'll have responsibility for the team and operations in our warehouse, packing rooms and mill house in Suffolk.
The ideal candidate will be confident, self-motivated and highly organised, with an understanding of how to manage a team and build a positive, inclusive workplace culture. To oversee daily operations, manage the staff team and ensure compliance across Hodmedod’s warehouse, packing rooms and mill house, leading with tact and diplomacy while being a team member.
We are a small hands-on business and therefore the successful candidate will be required to step into other roles as and when needed. You will work as part of the management team alongside the company’s directors and the Procurement and Logistics Manager, and in close liaison with our technical and administrative teams.
Manage the warehouse, packing rooms and mill house team, site and operations in compliance with company policies and vision, overseeing receiving, warehousing, blending, milling, packing, distribution and maintenance
Plan work rotas, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results Lead on health & safety, including producing and maintaining risk assessments and method statements, delivering staff training and ensuring compliance
Lead on HR duties for the warehouse, packing and milling teams, including recruitment and contracts, training, mentoring and supporting staff, disciplining and appraising staff, ensuring staff welfare and compliance with employment law
Implement, improve and maintain effective warehouse processes, procedures and monitoring to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Work with the wider management team to develop and implement strategies to improve overall efficiency and customer satisfaction
Support the customer service team in handling and resolving customer enquiries, complaints and issues
Support the Procurement and Logistics Manager in managing inventory
Support the technical team in ensuring adherence to legislative, regulatory and company policy requirements with regards to food hygiene and environmental health
Previous experience in a management or supervisory role, preferably in the food industry
Knowledge of warehouse management, food handling, food safety standards
Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to motivate and develop teams Initiative, flexibility, adaptability and ability to multi-task
Proficient in use of software and online tools including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Competitive rates of pay based on experience 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
Full sick pay up to 2 weeks per year, half-pay for further 2 weeks after probationary period
Paid morning and afternoon tea breaks - and we’ll provide all the tea and coffee you can drink
Health and wellbeing benefits through an NHS top-up scheme 30% staff discount on Hodmedod products
Cycle to Work scheme
Free on-site parking
Support to a successful applicant who needs to relocate
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for good wholesome food with provenance, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time, 40-hour working week
Schedule: regular Monday to Friday day shift within working hours of 8am to 5pm
Closing date: 5th January 2025
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