Chilled Food Production Section Manager

3 weeks ago


Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Bakkavor Full time
Section Leader - Days
Join a dynamic team at Bakkavor
Location: Bakkavor Boston
Salary: £31,925
Type: Permanent Role
Why consider this opportunity?
At Bakkavor, we embrace challenges as a team. Our fast-paced, 24/7 environment offers numerous career pathways and opportunities for personal growth. We believe in hard work, resilience, and innovation, which allows us to diversify and succeed collectively.
About Bakkavor:
Our Boston site specializes in producing chilled Italian ready meals and modern deli products, employing over 700 dedicated individuals.
Role Overview:
As a Section Leader, you will oversee and coordinate all operations within a designated section of the factory. Your responsibilities will include managing staff, optimizing productivity, and ensuring performance targets are met.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise the production area, ensuring smooth start-up procedures and effective handovers between shifts.
  • Conduct Return to Work interviews and participate in daily review meetings.
  • Assess and challenge performance metrics, including quality and throughput rates.
  • Audit daily technical documentation to ensure compliance.
  • Collaborate with the First Line Coordinator on operational completion tasks.
  • Ensure a clean and safe packing area for the incoming shift.
  • Analyze productivity data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Determine training needs and manage the performance development process.
Candidate Profile:
  • Proven experience in a production or section management role within the food manufacturing sector.
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of retailer expectations and compliance.
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage a team in a high-pressure environment.
Benefits:
As an equal opportunity employer, we prioritize a safe and rewarding workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Life Assurance (1 x salary)
  • Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service)
  • Access to a Staff Shop
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme
  • Discount & cashback platform
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Free health check
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • A variety of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans)
  • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
  • Free independent mortgage advice
  • Discounted tutoring for children
  • Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary
  • Free car parking (site dependent)
About Bakkavor:
We are the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK, with a growing presence in the US and China. Our commitment to quality and innovation drives our success, and we are proud to offer a wide range of career opportunities across our business. Join our dedicated team at Bakkavor and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional food products.

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