Job Description

Who is New England Seafood International?

New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 850 people across three sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 26,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.

Our vision is to "show people how to enjoy fish every day" and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.



JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Label Room Operative

Working Hours:

4 on 4 off - Shift Pattern TBC (05:00 - 17:00)

Reports to:

Quality Manager

Location:

Genesis Way, Healing, Grimsby DN37 9TU



What is the purpose of this role?

To ensure that all labels, sleeves & packaging are controlled and issued to production correctly



Accountabilities / role measurement



Responsible for the stock control of the labels, sleeves and packaging within the internal stores. The issuing of labels, sleeves & packaging following the site procedures Date coding sleeves When requested by production produce the factory internal traceability labels Complete the required factory QR documents Issuing out and control the retail label rolls When requested by production Print off the required date coded sleeves Issuing the correct Quality Attribute Sheets Ensure that the label room door remains closed (authorised staff only inside) and locked if unattended Ordering stock Ensuring all labels, Sleeves and packaging has the correct traceability attached Ensuring the room is tidy, and complies with Factory Hygiene rules Manage the Promotional stickers, ensuring they are only released during the right dates Own the label change process: i.e. Quarantine old labels, release new labels, check the relevant IT programs for label change and update Product Matrix. Ensure the Ravenwood / outer case printing machines are updated prior any label change. Ensure Label Procedures are followed inside and outside of the label room. Conduct traceability and Label room spot checks on all primary areas and retail areas. Issuing the correct Quality Attribute Sheets Updating QAS when Artwork is changed Ensure any issues are highlighted trough the right channels i.e. T1, T2 Able to raise Non-conformances related to label control Support the investigation of any Label non-conformances using RCA to prevent a recurrence. Participate within customer visits and audits as required Support third party audits as required Support cross functional project work streams as and when required To be involved in project work /tasks as requested by the Quality Manager, Site Technical Manager or Compliance Team. To ensure the required technical documentation is in place, accurately populated and easy to retrieve. To address any non-conforming product and /or, activity quickly, ensuring that both the NESI brand and customer brands are protected.

What experiences, knowledge and capabilities do I need to demonstrate?



To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate recent experience in a similar role, preferably from a fast-paced manufacturing environment, coupled with strong technical and food safety knowledge.

Required:

Experience within a FMCG environment (preferred) Working knowledge of technical management systems Ability to influence Sound organisational skills Ability to work cross functionally over the organisation Ability to analyse data and support in the formulation of action plans Ability to work as part of a larger multi-site Technical team Ability to drive increased Technical Compliance through a coaching development style.

We are at an exciting time in the group's development and are in the process of making important steps in a transformational growth plan:

Completed the acquisition of greater production capacity Progressing the next generation of value-added products in the retail and food service fish category Driving an ambitious category led growth agenda Developing an innovative branded offer to fulfil rapidly developing consumer needs

Our core purpose is to enhance lives through fish. Our vision is to be the "go to" partner, loved by our customers, chosen for our species and famous for consumer-led innovation, in showing people how to enjoy fish every day. Our organisation is category led, organised by our core species of Tuna, Wild Salmon, Sea Bass & Sea Bream, and deeply connected to our customers.



Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning we Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.