Trainee Production Leader

For Silver & Green; a family owned, local artisan Mediterranean food producer/wholesaler, on the edge of the Lake district. For this role you will be given on the job training, in order for you to be able to lead our busy production unit.

**Start Date**:Jan 5th 2025

**Wage**:£13.74 per hour

**Hours per week: 29 per week**

Tues/Wed/Thurs, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Friday 8.30-2.00

Possibility of additional hours on a Monday aligned with future business growth and potential role progression.

**Contract Type**:
Part-Time Permanent with probationary training period of 3 - 6 months

**What we’re like to work for**

You’ll be part of a business that always delivers a great service - and that means you’ll need to share our very high standards. We are focused on producing a great quality food product, and take this really seriously; but we also like to think we are a pretty friendly bunch who value a calm and pleasant work environment.

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Access to staff discounts on online shop products
- Some staff clothing provided
- You get to come to work on the edge of the Lake District National Park, with views over Blencathra

**Ability to commute/relocate**:

- Penrith, CA11 0JG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Work Location**: In person, North Lakes Business Park

**What the production job involves day to day**:

- Working on a fast paced production line as part of a small team
- Portioning olives, herbs, spices, oil and brine
- Use of basic food packaging machinery
- Labelling and storage of raw materials and finished products
- Completing Daily Paperwork
- Cleaning of equipment and work-surfaces

**Once Training Period Complete you will be responsible for Leading Daily Operations within the production area. This includes**:

- Following a weekly briefing with leadership team, you will be responsible for communicating production schedules to the team through daily briefing
- Ongoing communication with Production Planner and Warehouse Manager to ascertain daily priorities and order of flow
- Ensuring production staff are on time and compliant with hygiene/clothing guidelines etc
- Ensuring that all product is produced to a high standard and within given timeframes
- Ensuring all paperwork has been completed, accurately and consistently
- Ensuring machinery is clean and in good condition, and communicating any issues to maintenance team.
- A good basic understanding of machinery set-up (training given)
- Motivate staff on a daily basis and foster a positive working environment within the production area.
- Work with Technical Manager and HACCP Team to ensure we are prepared for SALSA food safety audits
- You will need to successfully complete a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate for Food Manufacture during your training period
- Once trained you will need to lead basic annual machinery and process refresher training alongside HR manager.

**Key Skills**
- Decision Making
- Problem solving - unexpected things will often occur which require some consideration and a calm head.
- Reliable and excellent time keeping
- Ability to work in a fast paced production environment
- Good communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team, whilst also being able to lead that team.
- Manual lifting is required
- Basic Understanding of Microsoft Office Packages
- Ability to adapt to change and be flexible (This is really essential here as we’re a small team and a willingness to help out with other departments from time to time is required)
- Due to the location, own transport is essential
- Qualifications are not important but a reasonable level of competency in maths and English is required.
- Previous experience within manufacturing, food/hospitality, or management is welcomed but not essential.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From £13.74 per hour

Expected hours: 29 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Penrith CA11 0JG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person