Join the flock

We are looking for an experienced and energetic Production Manager to join our management team to support the rapid growth of our business.

The Role

You will be responsible for the production functions of the business at Ventonwyn Farm. This includes the pasteurisation of eggs, grading of duck & quail eggs, engineering & maintenance and hygiene. Working as a key member of the management team you will ensure that our business operates in a planned, organised, efficient and safe way, whilst maintaining the St Ewe Eggs family culture.
Experience of the food industry including food production is essential.

Responsibilities include:

• To provide leadership to the key production areas.
• Oversee and manage the production operations, ensuring efficient and timely processing of fresh produce.
• Develop and implement production systems plans, schedules, and workflows to optimise productivity and meet production targets.
• Ensuring KPIs and budgets are exceeded.
• Ensure quality and hygiene standards are kept to the highest level.
• To continually motivate all the team and build capability and morale, ensuring day to day positive management with staff appraisals and developing the team to their potential.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the production team.
• Lead and drive a positive safety culture, responsibility for ensuring Health and Safety rules are adhered to.
• Oversee and ensure all PPM’s are kept up to date and engineering standards are adhered to.
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated and followed within the team.
• Collaborate closely with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and technical to ensure seamless coordination and smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation for internal and external audits.
• To ensure an environment of team engagement, training and development is progressed and the St Ewe Eggs culture is actively supported across the business.
• Delivering an exceptional service for all our producers and customers
• Continuously improving the operations of the business, improving ways of working and reducing waste.
• Other responsibilities may be required from time to time in order to meet with demand.

The Applicant

The successful applicant will:

• Have proven experience as a Production leader within the food manufacturing industry.
• Have a recognised management qualification.
• Be passionate about developing their teams, empowering and getting the best out of people.
• Have a proven ability to set targets, manage KPIs and deliver results, supported by a positive track record in outcomes focused business planning, forecasting and managing risk.
• Have excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills
• Be able to see the bigger picture and contribute toward its success on a daily basis.
• Have high attention to detail.
• Work well under pressure.
• Work proactively.
• Work as part of a team.

The Perks

• Free eggs
• Free onsite parking
• NEST pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• Birthday celebrations

We are looking for a proactive, organised, self-motivated and ambitious Production Operative to join our growing team.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Loading incoming eggs from producer farms.
• Monitoring egg quality.
• Lining up the correct packaging to the machinery for the correct range of eggs.
• Be proactive and plan ahead for following packing requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Date code required products.
• Box finished goods and palletise.
• Clean as you go and end-of-day hygiene tasks.
• Packing eggs into boxes and onto trays from the fast-moving conveyor belt.

Skills Required:

• Great communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and remain organised.

Attainment:

• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of food production practices.

Relevant Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role

Disposition:

• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work on own initiative to meet deadlines.

Other:

• Positive personality.
• Friendly disposition.

Salary is due to increase in April. Benefits include access to Simply Health Scheme, Birthday Celebrations, Team days, Free eggs.

Due to bio-security, applicants must not have poultry at home.