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Wensleydale Creamery
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales, UK Full Time | Permanent
Saputo Dairy UK are the company behind Wensleydale cheese, and other iconic British dairy brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Davidstow — household names loved by millions.
Saputo Dairy UK is part of Saputo Inc., a top ten global dairy company, offering the best of both worlds: the agility and warmth of a dedicated UK business with the support and resources of a global group.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive, collaborative culture, where people are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality makes us a leader in the UK food industry.
As Production Lead for the Wensleydale Creamery site in Hawes, you will take responsibility for running production and warehouse functions at the plant, reporting into the Site Lead.
You will sit on the Plant Leadership Team playing an integral part in supporting company strategy and delivering against EBITDA.
You will provide your team with clear leadership, communication and guidance to ensure the right process and procedures are followed and performance metrics are achieved.
You will ensure appropriate organisation and allocation of resources to deliver the production plan to time, cost, quality and service levels with due regard to environmental, food safety and HSE regulations.
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Leading the team to deliver and exceed the performance targets of the site
Playing a key role in the delivery of the operational plan for manpower, volumes, cost and service
Developing a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability and continuous improvement
Driving optimal health and food safety systems and standards across the department
Operating with the pace required to increase productivity while improving accuracy and process adherence
Leading, defining and developing continuous improvement activities designed to improve performance, such as the planning and running of lean events
Managing and driving site top loss review forum and identifying full and permanent countermeasures for all downtime related issues
Performing root cause analysis and resolving problems
Conducting risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department
Working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business
Setting clear standards and expectations, monitoring performance against them, using 1to1s, clear objective setting and Saputo development channels
Undertaking continuous training and development
Establishing clear communication channels that support engagement, consistency and collaboration
Delegating responsibilities to direct reports, ensuring they have ownership of their departments while providing support with significant issues
Supporting team development and implementing comprehensive training and development plans for all team members
Able to demonstrate previous experience of team leadership, ideally in a high performing team
Able to work in a consistent calm, controlled, positive and effective manner in a changing environment
Able to take initiative and work autonomously
Able to adopt our values and help drive them in the team
Adept at building and maintaining relationships
Able to act decisively
Results focused
Analytical with strong attention to detail
Computer literate and accuracy in data compilation
An effective communicator
Resilient, flexible and inclusive
5% Annual bonus
3% Employer pension contribution
Private Medical Insurance that covers you and family members
Access to Thrive 24 hours a day: a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
Life assurance
Subsidised staff restaurant
Discounted branded products
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
Free, on-site parking
Autonomous and inclusive working environment.
Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
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In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.
You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
Global dairy processor producing and distributing high-quality dairy products.
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