Shift Lead, Production

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between. We are developing our site in Nuneaton into a UK centre of excellence for cheese packaging through commissioning twelve new packing lines throughout 2023 and 2024. This site will accommodate a range of different technologies to enable us to pack our branded and private label cheese products in multiple formats, from snacking through to sliced, grated and block formats. Shift Pattern: 24/7 rostered Days & Nights working 165 shifts per year. YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Developing and implementing of Cl process for the department to increase line up time and taking responsibility for coaching people to improve their performance.
• Ensuring all quality sampling, testing and documentation regimes are adhered to and the corresponding paperwork is filed as required.
• Implementing and documenting quality systems & HACCP requirements, to adhere to all specified equipment and environmental cleaning regimes that are required.
• Monitoring time and attendance, and review with individuals where lateness/absence levels are below standard and utilise the company Sickness Policy framework and also the Disciplinary Policy.

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU HAVE…

• At least 1 years Production Management experience including Engineering in a fast-moving environment (experience within the dairy industry or food would be beneficial).
• A hands- on approach to manufacturing, with the ability to present findings in an orderly fashion.
• The ability to coach and develop the team leaders (SO).
• The Qualification of Chartered Institute for Environmental Health: 1. IOSH Health & Safety 2. Intermediate Food Hygiene, HACCP Awareness.
• Advanced problem-solving skills i.e., MIP & Lean Techniques and the ability to implement and sustain a 5s culture.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Annual bonus paid quarterly - up to 10%
• Long service awards - recognised every 5 years
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Free onsite parking
• Health Cash Plan - claim money back up to a set limit of c.£700 per annum on essential healthcare (ie. acupuncture, sports massage, eye care)
• Life Assurance
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment along with great development opportunities
• Discounted SDUK products (Cathedral City Cheese, Fry Light spray oil and Clover spread to name a few!!)
• Subsidised staff restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
• My Staff shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
• Access to Thrive - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focusses on mental health and support

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process. Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team. Our business was founded in 1933. Having sold our dairies business in 2015, we now produce and sell some of the best-loved food brands in the UK, including Cathedral City cheese, Clover spread, Country Life butter and Frylight spray oil. We have a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio including the Vitalite and Sheese brands and also manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.

Our commitment is to produce high quality, nutritious food in a sustainable way. We do that from our head office, operating sites and innovation centre which are spread across the UK. Since 2019 we are part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world.