Job Description

Listed in The Times Top Track 250 for mid-market growth consecutively for 5 years running, we manufacture a wide range of flours in some of the most technically advanced mills in the world. This ensures the highest levels of food safety and brand protection for our customers. We have built our reputation as a world class miller and market leader through significant capital investment and our close working relationships with our customers and suppliers. All of which is underpinned by our dedicated and highly skilled people.

Main Purpose of the Role:

As part of the operations team, you'll be the go-to person for providing day-to-day support and coordination, maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational performance, in line with company policies/procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, excels in multitasking, and has a keen eye for detail.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Provide support and cover for the Production Manager.

Provide administration support to the operational team within the milling, FHT, packing, warehouse and other site functions.

Organising and Coordinating production Maintenance activities on planned shutdown days.

Ensure stocks of packing consumables (i.e. pallets, bags, shrouds, etc.) are sufficient for production demands.

Carry out stock takes in accordance with requirements.

Submitting daily and weekly production reports and KPI's when needed.

Create and manage purchase orders using Microsoft D365 to support timely procurement and accurate financial tracking.

Organise the site deep clean schedules.

Carry out contractor Health and Safety Site Inductions.

Administration of contractor approval permits and other associated documentation.

Performing administrative support, such as filing and taking meeting minutes.

Serve as a point of contact for vendors and contractors, addressing queries and ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.

Ensure that operations align with organisational policies and standards.

Identify and suggest improvements to existing workflows or processes.

To assist with training and developing the site team.

Control the activity of the contract cleaning services used on site

To assist with internal and external audits, including traceability exercises and reviewing/completing non-conformance raising/closeout.

Be the go-to for any D365 support and issues.

Carry out H&S walkarounds and raise any observations/issues on Work Wallet.

Other reasonable duties attributed to this role.

We offer a competitive salary, enhanced holiday entitlement, company sick pay, life insurance, health cash plans, family friendly policies, EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle to work scheme. In return we are looking for:

Minimum 2 years' experience in an production / admin role, ideally within food manufacturing.

Experience with D365

Computer literate.

Good communication skills (Written and verbal).

Results orientated.

Continuous improvement mindset.

Organised and systematic.

Able to work to own initiative.

Attention to detail

Good understanding of H&S

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV and covering letter to Recruitment@whitworthbros.ltd.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,225.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person