17 Oct
graze
Hayes
Job description
about us
At graze, our mission is to rewrite the snacking rulebook. We stand against the snack-establishment and how unsatisfied it can make snackers feel.
We want people to enjoy snacking again by eating delicious treats without worrying about eating too much sugar or salt. Thats why were always on the hunt for tastier, crunchier, fresher and better snacks that are good for you (and for the planet).
But how are we doing this? Well, weve already reduced the sugar in our snacks by 60% and were working towards becoming more transparent with our labelling (and encouraging other snack makers to do the same).
Were here to make healthy, exciting and snacking a joy.
So it should come as no surprise that were also a certified B Corp and a proud advocate for the Better Business Act. Weve committed to being a better business by putting equal measure behind how our business operates for people, planet and profit.
Now thats a graze idea.
the role
Are you a natural leader with the ability to deliver great results through their team? Understanding how to best make people, processes and machines come together to make tasty snacks?
Would you like to develop a career in manufacturing? Then this is a great development role for you. As a Unit Manager you will be accountable and champion all aspects of performance in an area of the factory (, a cluster of flow wrap, hand packing or auto packing lines).
You will be responsible for safety, quality, output and cost (waste, labour, utilities) for your area. You will deliver day to day performance via your Team Leaders and your teams.
You will also drive the improvement agenda using continuous improvement tools and techniques to ensure that your area and your people continue a journey to excellent performance.
what youll be responsible for
ensuring the area of your Unit is always safe for work and complies with graze safety standards while leading continuous improvement in Safety culture
ensuring that the products of your Unit are made to the graze quality standards, leading the ownership of the Quality culture within your team and supporting the site wide Quality culture agenda
ensuring that stock is made and dispatched on time in full through maintaining the efficiency of your Unit and through building and developing a relevant skill set within your team
ensuring that your Unit resources are managed within the business cost targets and identifying and driving operational cost improvements
leading continuous improvement initiatives in your Unit and facilitating any relevant cross functional projects
what were looking for in you
previous experience in FMCG or manufacturing environment
ability to positively motivate the team by setting clear standards and expectations while enabling them to achieve those by developing their skills and behaviors
ability to effectively manage your resources versus key operational performance indicators and targets
ability to identify opportunities and provide solutions for control and improvement
strong and effective communication skills within the team and cross functionally
any previous experience with continuous improvement methodology and familiarity with health and safety and food safety and quality standards would be desirable but is not mandatory
what well expect in your first 6 months
learn quickly about the graze business, our portfolio and how we do things
take full ownership of leading your Unit and your team
get a good functional understanding of your Unit - machinery, processes, planning and warehouse management software
build collaborative relationships within your team, sitewide and across the functions
understand key barriers to safety, quality, output and cost improvements in your Unit and challenge those
Whats in it for you?
Youll be part of a company where you can have fun, enjoy free snacks (very important) and pick up new skills to really take your experience to the next level.
We want you to be your authentic self every single day - so we create an environment where you feel like you belong, in any (and every) way thats right for you.
Plus, we have a dedicated diversity and inclusion employee resource group that youre welcome to join!
We encourage active learning, so you can enjoy networking events, learning lunches and even more formal qualifications - whatever you need to do the best job possible.
Youll be working with some seriously smart, informed, helpful, funny, dedicated (and very, very modest) people at graze HQ.
Youll be part of an open, inclusive and pioneering team. What could be better?
Youll get all the standard benefits including a pension, a yearly bonus, health insurance and so much more.
We also offer one paid volunteering day and one health day each year on top of your annual leave allowance, to use however you wish.
Let us know if you have accessibility requirements for the interview process and well ensure that all your needs are provided for.
Please feel free to include which pronouns you use (such as she / her / hers, he / him / his, they / them / theirs etc.) in your application.
graze recruits, employs, trains, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status.
We are dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion within our team and in all of our work.
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