Production Controller

Company Description

IPS – The UK’s Market Leading Co-Packer, working with some of the best known food brands to provide cost-effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling and co-manufacturing solutions. Our comprehensive range of contract packing services have been developed and tailored in response to the requirements of our clients.

Our Lutterworth site are now recruiting for a Production Controller on a full time basis.

4 on 4 off 06:00-16:00

Salary: £34,000-£38,000 per annum. 

Job Description

To manage production lines and labour to meet planned volume and commercial targets in accordance with QA and safety standards. To be a role model for best practice at all times, and provide support to Line Leaders where appropriate.

To effectively maximise production efficiency to ensure plan is met on an hourly/daily basis
To effectively motivate a team of people to meet production targets
Ensure the final product meets client specifications (SPI)
Effectively use the onsite Warehouse Management systems
To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations
To ensure all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures
To ensure that all areas comply with hygienic audits, both internal and external
To ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to
Assist in the development of a skills matrix for all production workers
To assist in the identification and development of Line Leaders to promote success planning
To assist in the training and development of new starters
To act as a role model for best practice
Monitor, control and minimise waste
Play an active part in continuous improvement
To participate in the company’s PDP program
To conduct disciplinary investigations in accordance with company procedure
Drive own personal development through training and work based experience
To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post

Qualifications

Preferably food or packing experience
Experience of working in a customer led environment with changing priorities Communication

Ability to communicate in a positive and clear manner
Fosters an open and collaborative cultureLeadership

Listen and encourage new ideas from others
Knowledge of company procedures and actively demonstrates compliance
Able to positively lead a team of people (temporary labour)

Additional Information

As part of its Drive to make IPS a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Competitive salary
Competitive holiday entitlement
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Retail discounts via our benefit platform