Production Leader

W.G. Buchanan & Son Ltd are a family owned and operated company that has been sourcing and supplying whole food ingredients since 1871. We operate from a twin site in Carrickfergus with separate processing and warehousing facilities for allergen products.

We are seeking a dedicated Production Leader to join our team in the food industry. Working in a busy environment, you will play a key role in delivering excellence and continuous improvements. This position is ideal for someone looking their next step, with an accelerated career path to Production Manager.

The role will involve the following:

- To ensure the efficient operation of the Production function, and also provide input into Quality, Logistics and H&S.
- Lead and motivate your team to ensure company objectives and output is met
- Ensure your team is trained adequately and any training needs highlighted and actioned alongside Training Manager
- Formulate Production forecasts alongside Business Director to ensure customer service levels are met. Review and manage Production Output with various sub teams / production lines
- Manage routine internal maintenance tasks and work alongside 3rd party maintenance engineers in ensuring all plant is in optimum condition
- Assist with Health & Safety of the Production area promoting a safety first attitude, with a view to taking on full responsibility after relevant completion of training
- Ensure GMP (Good manufacturing practice) is carried out effectively and actions resolved in a timely manner
- Work alongside Quality Dept. in ensuring Production in carried out according to correct procedures and SOPS are followed and making recommendations for improvement where necessary
- Ensure warehouse areas are compliant with relevant H&S and adequately maintained
- Keyholder Responsibilities

Experience / Criteria:
Relevant Production Supervisory Experience, ideally in a food environment

Good team player with ability to work on own initiative

IT Proficient (MS Office) and some knowledge of accounting systems

Knowledge of 3rd party QA systems (e.g SALSA, BRCGS, ISO etc)

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Knowledge of H&S legislation

A "can-do" attitiude along with relevant experience will accelerate career progression.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Carrickfergus: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person