Job Description

Job description

Are you an experienced MHE Trainer looking for the next step up in your career?

Do you want the opportunity to make a real difference within the workplace?

Are you happy to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in when the going gets tough?

If your answers are 'YES, that's me!' then please read on ......

We are looking for a Materials Handling Manager!

At our Production site based in Isleham, Cambridgeshire we are looking for a diligent, self-motivated team player who can exceed in their duties to help us retain our position as a leading conventional roots supplier in the UK.

You will join us on a fulltime permanent contract.

The shift pattern will be

Monday to Friday, 8:00 - 17:00

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What we can offer you

Salary 37,000, depending on experience.

A weekly paid performance bonus
Refer a family member or friend to join the team and receive 250
A safe and friendly working environment
Cycle to Work Scheme
Cash Healthcare Plan
Life insurance of 2 x your salary
Health and financial advice through an employee assistance programme (24/7 GP and counselling assistance!)
Long service awards
Be part of a fast-growing farming and food business with strong environmental and social values

What we do

Burgess Farms is a family business. We're dedicated to using the very best of sustainable farming techniques in our own farming and collaborating with other expert farmers. We grow the finest quality potatoes and root vegetables, which we pack ourselves to supply to our customers.

Our expertise is doing the difficult well. We love what we do and that gives us the edge in growing high quality, speciality, and organic vegetables. It's why we have long-standing partnerships with our customers in retail, wholesale, and processing.

The job role

Reporting directly to the Planning and Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that the movement of materials across our site is handled correctly and those using different types of MHE are properly trained to do so.

Key Responsibilities Include

Ensure areas are in clear control through managing presence on the factory floor.

Attend all meetings/briefings as deemed necessary by your line manager.

Take advantage of relevant training and periodic reviews of performance.

Be proactive in the provision of feedback and the delivery of ideas to develop and improve solutions relating to your department. Be fully conversant with Burgess Farm's (Produce World Group) vision, values and behaviour.
Carry out, as required, such other duties as may be necessary to efficiently run the business.

Manage the maintenance and repairs of MHE on site.

Responsible for those who operate MHE equipment across the site.

Control the MHE budget and report on spending.

Provide training support to other sites if required.

Producing and reporting on daily and weekly information that explains any variances to standard including labour, efficiencies and accidents and have an action plan to deal with these variances.

Be fully accountable for providing the correct material to the lines at the correct time, continuously working towards reducing the downtime caused by waiting for materials.

Be accountable for stock accuracy and stock rotation (FIFO) and ensuring stock is moved promptly and therefore only out of the cool chain for the minimum time required.

Oversee nightshift activities when required - making sure daily activities cover off nightshift requirements i.e. additional labour.

Implement 'lean manufacturing processes' which increase efficiencies and levels of productivity.

What we're looking for in your skill set

A minimum of 2 years MHE experience

Ability to negotiate the best deals with suppliers by challenging prices.

Ease of making contacts with vendors and establishing good relationships

Strong communication skills both verbally and written

A real team player with a positive attitude to implement change

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person