Boning Hall Team Leader

Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) is one of the UKs largest food producers, committed to our simple ethos of creating authentically and sustainably made British food without compromise. Our people are at the heart of our business from the farm to the factory, they deliver exceptional food experiences. We were founded on expertise, but we are also entrepreneurs, seeking out opportunities, encouraged by our culture that allows great commercial ideas to flourish. If you're ambitious and want to work for a company that values its employees, Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) could be your perfect fit.

We require a highly motivated Team Leader to manage the Boning Hall and any staff in your charge, ensuring that the targets defined by the Manager/Supervisor/Senior Team Leader are continually achieved. Duties may include:

• Safe operation of all equipment and proper use and storage of PPE/equipment
• Liaise with the Departmental Manager/Supervisor to identify the correct levels of staff required to fulfil customer demands ensuring that labour costs are kept to a minimum where possible.
• Quality Control throughout the packing area and production line/s
• Ensure planned outputs are achieved precisely, economically and to the predetermined quality standards.
• Ensure that all mechanical equipment for weighing is working accurately and correctly.
• Ensure that all information relating to yields and waste is completed in a timely manner
• Conduct CCP checks relevant to the area being worked in and report any non-conformances through the proper processes.
• Ensure you have input to closure of any CCP non-conformances raised and proactive prevention of repetition.
• Ensure that Cockpit boards are completed daily, and that staff are given the opportunity to be taken through these
• Ensure correct control of departmental waste and minimise where possible.
• Ensure that lost production time is kept to a minimum.
• Maintain health, safety and hygiene standards in accordance with Company rules and regulations and maintain a high level of discipline.
• Manage job rotation and ensure that all paperwork associated with job rotation is completed daily.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of customer specifications.
• Identify maintenance issues within the department and ensure that these issues are reported/addressed
• Ensure GMP in the factory are maintained to a high standard at all times.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/qualifications/attributes:

• Essential Criteria:
• Must be able to speak, read and write a high level of English
• At least 2 years previous experience in a Team Leader role
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication and team leading skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Desirable Criteria:
• Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
• Multilingual
• Knowledge of HACCP
• Internal Auditing experience
• A clear knowledge and understanding of the Company’s Quality, Hygiene and Health & Safety policies

Hours of work: TBC - Please note flexibility may be required to suit operational requirements.

To apply, please click the APPLY button below or please email your CV stating where possible how you meet the essential & desirable criteria where relevant on your CV. Closing date 3.00pm on Tuesday 25 March 2025.

Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) are an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits:

• Sharesave Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Carpark on site
• Staff sales