The Role

Cell Leader

An exciting time to join Barfoots! With our continued growth and on-going development, there has never been a better time to join us.

Applications are welcome from committed, reliable and proactive individuals, capable of operating efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. Reporting directly to the Area Manager, candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and will be responsible for managing a production cell within a designated, factory area. This will include both day-to-day and process improvement planning along with overseeing the safe working practices of operators and machinery.

The Cell Leader will work closely with the team, ensuring staff are suitably trained to carry out tasks and duties, conducting regular review and feedback meetings, whilst also focussing on continuous improvement.

The Hours:

This role will operate a 4 days on, 4 days off, 12 hour shift pattern.

Please note this position involves working in a temperature controlled (3 to 5ºc) environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Area Manager in developing and implementing H&S improvement plans
• Ensure all staff have the correct role training to carry out assigned tasks
• Conduct regular staff reviews and feedback meetings
• Ensure that all products meet quality standards
• Ensure maximum efficiency through monitoring yield/pack out

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous man management/team leader/supervisory experience
• Previous FMCG or Food/Fresh Produce experience
• Strong communication skills – English Level 3
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Able to work under pressure & to deadlines
• Good organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability