Job Description

About us:

At Trewithen we're proud of our county, past and the generations who brought us here, but for inspiration we look to the future... In June 2024 we became part of the Ehrmann family, a 3rd generation family-owned business, which is one of Germany's leading dairy companies. With over 100 years of heritage and a history of innovation in the production of high-quality dairy products.

Per year, we transform 150 million litres of the highest quality Cornish milk into the most delicious dairy products using natural ingredients. "Delicious Dairy, Done Right"

Our commitment to excellence and sustainability fuels our ambition to not just lead but transform the dairy industry. Supported by 250 passionate staff and 35 local family farms, we champion a thriving, forward-looking workplace that fosters growth, innovation, and celebrates our award-winning products.

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Team Leader at Ehrmann Cornish Dairy. Reporting to the Production Shift Manager(s), this role will have full operational responsibility for the Production site. They will work with the Production Operators to deliver peak performance and drive trust, respect and honesty through a culture change.

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Main duties:

Ensuring all activities undertaken within the team comply with Health & Safety policy and procedures Delivery of daily briefings to production team as per schedule. Driving quality standards onsite ensuring Production Operators are aware and adhere to required standards. Working with the Production Shift Manager to establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI's); resolving and escalating problems; reporting results to the Dairy Manager Coaching the Production Operators on site GMP standards and ensure they are monitored and maintained. Ensure outstanding actions from GMP audits are closed out with engagement of the wider team. Working with Production Operators to resource hygiene tasks against current schedule and ensure paperwork is completed. Ensure training is delivered in the appropriate style for the trainee. All training records are maintained in an audit ready standard. Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques:-Proactively manage/facilitate continuous improvement activities-Using Gemba boards to communicate and engage teams.-Contributing to the improvement of the production process and factory layout Being responsible for departmental performance against agreed KPI's; Safety, People, Quality and Cost. Developing good working relationships with other teams / departments and proactively resolve any issues/queries associated with the team Undertaking any reasonable activities, projects on an ad hoc basis as requested by Production Shift Manager & Dairy Manager. Deputising in the absence of other Team Leaders and/or Production Shift Manager.
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?Hours:

Shift Pattern: Sunday - Wednesday or Tuesday - Friday, 06:00 - 18:00

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Pay:

16.06 per hour

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The successful applicant:

The ideal candidate will be:

Strong problem-solving skills Experienced in process improvement within a FMCG or dairy environment Proficient in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office (Excel essential) A proactive individual with excellent communication and organisational skills Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 16.06 per hour

Benefits:

Canteen Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person