Mixing Team Leader (AM Shift)

The role

This is a hands-on role which will help drive Pure Pet Foods promise to champion Paws (dogs) and People by ensuring our great product is produced to the highest standard and in a safe manner. We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Mixing Team Leader to oversee our AM mixing team (0555 to 1405) . The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. This role requires strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of food production processes, and the ability to motivate and guide team members effectively.

Duties and responsibilities

• Adhering to and promoting Pure Pet Foods Health, Safety and Quality Procedures and Systems. To help ensure the staff work in a safe manner and to report any unsafe practices or equipment.
• To assist managing labour resources and skills to maximise productivity and minimize costs within the AM mixing team.
• To assist in meeting the targets of the Production Plan and other customer requirements.
• Assessing team performance, providing feedback to team members and to the shift manager.
• To ensure that all mixes are produced to the specified quality, food safety standards and legal requirements, within the HACCP Plan and Food Safety Plan.
• To help keep the area clean and hygienic, maintaining best in show housekeeping standards.
• To communicate with, motivate, support, and guide staff.
• Identify any training gaps and working with the Production Manager to propose or provide training.
• To minimize waste of all types, including ingredients, packaging, products, power, time etc.
• To help document aspects such as daily product usage, outputs and any other KPI’s as requested by the Shift Manager.
• To help carry out investigations as required in the event of accidents or customer complaints.
• To be directly involved in stock-takes as required by the Shift Manager.
• To attend HACCP and Safety Meetings when requested.

What we’re looking for

A desire to align to the Pure values:

• Ahead of the pack: Meet our Production targets.
• Paws & People First: Motivated and driven to exceed expectations. Showcases integrity, kindness and consistency in an effort to maintain effective working relationships whilst delivering health and safety compliance.
• Best in Show: Being results driven and committed to exceeding targets and driving continuous improvements in a fast-paced entrepreneurial successful business.
• New tricks: Drives and supports innovation by sharing ideas, communicating effectively and displaying an openness to change, embracing new concepts and ideas.

It’s essential that you:

• Worked within a team leader role for a minimum of 1 year. Preferably within a food production environment.
• Worked within a food production role, blending or mixing products.

It'd be great if you:

• First Aid and Food Safety certification (preferred but not mandatory).
• FLT Licence

What's in it for you?

• An initial hourly rate of £13.00
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Enrolment within our discretionary business performance 10% annual bonus plan (following successful probation).
• Free dog food up to £100 per month.
• Small business with a family feel!
• Company Pension
• Team social events and the opportunity to support local charities.
• Free on-site Parking.
• A supportive working environment within a very dynamic growing business that supports personal development goals.
• Contracted to 40 hours per week.
• Cycle to work scheme
• AM Shift – Working hours 0555 to 1405, usually Monday to Friday