Production Shift Manager

<p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Role: </strong>Team Leader</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Career Step Level:&nbsp;</strong>Step level 3</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=c702797afd47edb8&amp;rlz=1C1GCCU_enGB1152GB1152&amp;output=search&amp;q=rudies+kitchen&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZ1Y6MJ25_tmWITc7uy4KIehZSPZtq-ywdxHK81a_1UWlQN69SKmEwbxp_WUDdFSSoWKnLZsmnMG2zzoBYr4Zou2mC6_JsVvXi9hLEYkMuzyPnuRxxNdzwIyDUZVVgUR70IAxGA4iylUCVLot7OurUnFEddHJxeKmhlYm5hmlb_15lqm5vlLT9qjn8Sv_OnHTgZCA5sw&amp;entry=mc&amp;ved=1t:200715&amp;ictx=111">Blyth, Worksop</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>📣A bit about the role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Do you have the passion and desire to constantly strive for better? Have genuine care for dogs, their humans and our team (squad members), want to create a best in class customer experience and all whilst making it a great place to work. Then this is the job for you!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">As a Production Team Leader, you will lead a team to deliver our production plan to feed our happy and healthy dogs. Doing this whilst driving high team performance, embracing all aspects of the culture and functional requirements, making continuous improvements and elevating us to the next level. Reporting into the Shift Operations Manager, you’ll support the daily operations and ensure our dogs are provided with the very best human-quality meals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>A bit more detail</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Operational Requirements&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Accountable for our health and safety standards on shift, the upkeep and delivery through conducting daily Health and Safety audits with your Squad members, raising corrective actions to any nasties you may find and owning the resolution.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Be competent in completing thorough Accident Investigations through root cause analysis and completing near-miss reports. Ensuring that corrective actions are raised and closed out in a timely manner.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Review training and development of staff through all areas of the kitchen by ensuring that Squad members are trained against relevant SOPs and other required training and documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Ensure that labour is managed effectively to ensure production can be maintained through the management of holidays and absences. Proactively managing and identifying issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Quality &amp; hygiene standards are increasingly important to us, so we ensure that GMP standards are maintained at all times. As well as verification of IMS checks from the cooking of our products to the cleaning of all our equipment.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Provide supervision, support and leadership to the Production team in pursuit of key operational metrics of quality, output and waste. Ensuring that you are reactive in times of deviations from the agreed targets.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Have had some experience in leading continuous improvements and problem-solving initiatives, which contribute to savings within the department/company.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Communication &amp; Partnership</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with the SLT team when needed, particularly in times when the Shift Operations Manager may be away from the business.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Ensure daily handovers between departments are completed - ensuring the relevant detail is captured so each shift oncoming is a success.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Work closely with the procurement and planning team to ensure meal output meets sales demand.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Work well with multiple functional teams, including People, Engineering, Technical, Warehouse and Order fulfilment to drive well thought-out and cohesive plans</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Our Culture &amp; Values&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Understanding that squad member engagement drives operational excellence and People Leaders play a crucial role in making Butternut Box the best place they’ve ever worked.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Be present in the Kitchen, ensuring you are available to proactively support the team, help find solutions and take action to change.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Messages and key communications are delivered to the teams and key stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner. You’ll have an excellent awareness of how your communication style impacts others, and you’ll tailor this to your audience.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Confidently undertake meaningful and regular 1:1’s with Squad members, ensuring they feel heard and that their feedback is important to you. You’ll consider their career aspirations, skills and background and tailor your style to their needs.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>🔎 A bit about you</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Strong production background in an FMCG manufacturing environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Experience in a high-speed volume manufacturing environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Leadership experience with a broad working knowledge of relevant safety legislation</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Pragmatic, adaptable, resilient and humble</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Well-practised planning, organisation and scheduling skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Someone who loves the pace and excitement of FMCG manufacturing</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Hungry for a challenge and keen to build something from the ground up</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Easily approachable with good interpersonal skills, with creative thinking and analytical skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Drives for results, action-oriented, problem-solving, and priority setting</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Loves dogs (naturally)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>🐶&nbsp; </strong><strong>A bit about Butternut</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Delivering on our promise of "Fresh food, Happy dogs" requires operational excellence at every step. Our Doncaster site, made up of Rudie’s Kitchen (manufacturing) and Ace’s Pantry (Order Fulfilment and Warehouse) are where our meals are gently cooked, and then packed with care for our customers, through the people who manage our flow, quality, and distribution.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">We are moving beyond the scale-up phase of the operation to a place where excellence happens every day. To do this, we need forward-thinking individuals who see the big picture and want to play a hands-on role in a complex, fast-moving operation. If you believe dogs deserve better and you have the drive to help us deliver it, we want to hear from you.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>🥳What's In It For You?🥳</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year, plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours).*</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self-care.*</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Enrollment into our EAP Telus offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Get discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Discounted Gym membership with “MyGymDiscounts” helping you stay fit and healthy</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis)</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Enhanced parental leave</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Get discounted Private Medical Insurance with Aka Healthcare.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Comfy, bright and airy kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas)</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Opportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Be part of an energetic and high performing team</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Team socials &amp; events</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Refer a friend bonus of up to £500</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><br><br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>‼️&nbsp; </strong><strong>A few things to note</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">There is no closing date for this role. However, we normally experience a high volume of applications so if you are interested we suggest applying as soon as possible.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">We aim to respond to all applicants personally. Our recruitment team is small so do bear with us.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">We're not afraid of putting extra weight on candidates from underrepresented groups. We want strong, diverse teams built from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We're ready for the ongoing work that goes into building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">You might know this role as a Shift Manager, Production Manager, Team Manager or Assistant Operations Manager, in Butternut Box we call this role a Team Leader</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">We are not looking for external agency support with this role.</span></li> </ul> <p><br><br></p>