Production Team Leader

Butternut Box

Role: Team Leader Career Step Level: Step level 3 Location: Blyth, Worksop   📣A bit about the role Do you have the passion and desire to constantly strive for better? Have genuine care for dogs, their humans and our team (squad members), want to create a best in class customer experience and all whilst making it a great place to work. Then this is the job for you! As a Production Team Leader, you will lead a team to deliver our production plan to feed our happy and healthy dogs. Doing this whilst driving high team performance, embracing all aspects of the culture and functional requirements, making continuous improvements and elevating us to the next level. Reporting into the Shift Operations Manager, you’ll support the daily operations and ensure our dogs are provided with the very best human-quality meals. A bit more detail Operational Requirements  * Accountable for our health and safety standards on shift, the upkeep and delivery through conducting daily Health and Safety audits with your Squad members, raising corrective actions to any nasties you may find and owning the resolution. * Be competent in completing thorough Accident Investigations through root cause analysis and completing near-miss reports. Ensuring that corrective actions are raised and closed out in a timely manner.  * Review training and development of staff through all areas of the kitchen by ensuring that Squad members are trained against relevant SOPs and other required training and documentation. * Ensure that labour is managed effectively to ensure production can be maintained through the management of holidays and absences. Proactively managing and identifying issues. * Quality & hygiene standards are increasingly important to us, so we ensure that GMP standards are maintained at all times. As well as verification of IMS checks from the cooking of our products to the cleaning of all our equipment.  * Provide supervision, support and leadership to the Production team in pursuit of key operational metrics of quality, output and waste. Ensuring that you are reactive in times of deviations from the agreed targets. * Have had some experience in leading continuous improvements and problem-solving initiatives, which contribute to savings within the department/company. Communication & Partnership * Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with the SLT team when needed, particularly in times when the Shift Operations Manager may be away from the business.  * Ensure daily handovers between departments are completed - ensuring the relevant detail is captured so each shift oncoming is a success.  * Work closely with the procurement and planning team to ensure meal output meets sales demand. * Work well with multiple functional teams, including People, Engineering, Technical, Warehouse and Order fulfilment to drive well thought-out and cohesive plans Our Culture & Values  * Understanding that squad member engagement drives operational excellence and People Leaders play a crucial role in making Butternut Box the best place they’ve ever worked. * Be present in the Kitchen, ensuring you are available to proactively support the team, help find solutions and take action to change.  * Messages and key communications are delivered to the teams and key stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner. You’ll have an excellent awareness of how your communication style impacts others, and you’ll tailor this to your audience.  * Confidently undertake meaningful and regular 1:1’s with Squad members, ensuring they feel heard and that their feedback is important to you. You’ll consider their career aspirations, skills and background and tailor your style to their needs. 🔎 A bit about you * Strong production background in an FMCG manufacturing environment * Experience in a high-speed volume manufacturing environment * Leadership experience with a broad working knowledge of relevant safety legislation * Pragmatic, adaptable, resilient and humble * Well-practised planning, organisation and scheduling skills * Someone who loves the pace and excitement of FMCG manufacturing * Hungry for a challenge and keen to build something from the ground up * Easily approachable with good interpersonal skills, with creative thinking and analytical skills * Drives for results, action-oriented, problem-solving, and priority setting * Loves dogs (naturally)   🐶  A bit about Butternut Delivering on our promise of "Fresh food, Happy dogs" requires operational excellence at every step. Our Doncaster site, made up of Rudie’s Kitchen (manufacturing) and Ace’s Pantry (Order Fulfilment and Warehouse) are where our meals are gently cooked, and then packed with care for our customers, through the people who manage our flow, quality, and distribution. We are moving beyond the scale-up phase of the operation to a place where excellence happens every day. To do this, we need forward-thinking individuals who see the big picture and want to play a hands-on role in a complex, fast-moving operation. If you believe dogs deserve better and you have the drive to help us deliver it, we want to hear from you.   🥳What's In It For You?🥳 * Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year, plus an extra 8 hours for each year of service (up to 40 hours).* * 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self-care.* * Enrollment into our EAP Telus offering free financial planning, counselling, mental health support and more * Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development. * Get discounted Private Medical Insurance and dental cover. * Discounted Gym membership with “MyGymDiscounts” helping you stay fit and healthy * Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza! * Butternut branded uniform provided (fleece, footwear, hi-vis) * Enrolment into the company pension scheme and sick pay * Enhanced parental leave * Get discounted Private Medical Insurance with Aka Healthcare. * Private showers, changing facilities and dedicated locker space * Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box. * Comfy, bright and airy kitchen space with lunch making facilities and large screen TVs * Free tea, coffee, and fruit (and pay day pizzas) * Opportunity to grow, develop and learn with internal training programmes * Be part of an energetic and high performing team * Team socials & events * Refer a friend bonus of up to £500 * Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging. ‼️  A few things to note * There is no closing date for this role. However, we normally experience a high volume of applications so if you are interested we suggest applying as soon as possible. * We aim to respond to all applicants personally. Our recruitment team is small so do bear with us. * Butternut Box is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. * We're not afraid of putting extra weight on candidates from underrepresented groups. We want strong, diverse teams built from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We're ready for the ongoing work that goes into building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career. * You might know this role as a Shift Manager, Production Manager, Team Manager or Assistant Operations Manager, in Butternut Box we call this role a Team Leader * We are not looking for external agency support with this role.

The Exploration Company

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. The Exploration Company is looking for a Workshop Team Leader to lead and structure our machining workshop in Bordeaux. You will be responsible for the daily management, performance and development of a hands-on CNC team composed of machinists and programmers. The workshop manufactures complex aerospace parts using 3-axis and 5-axis milling, CNC turning, mill-turn and grinding equipment. Your mission will be to make the workshop run efficiently every day: ensuring priorities are clear, machines are available, blockers are removed, anomalies are managed, and parts are delivered safely, on time and at the required quality level. You will report to the Lead Advanced Manufacturing. WHAT YOU WILL DO * Lead a CNC workshop team of around 6 people, with additional temporary resources depending on workload. * Organize daily priorities, workload, machine allocation and production follow-up. * Drive shop-floor routines to review progress, blockers, anomalies, safety, quality and delivery risks. * Manage team performance, skills development, training, onboarding and individual follow-up. * Support and challenge CNC programming, machining strategies, setups, tooling and workholding. * Ensure strong execution on 3-axis milling, 5-axis milling, CNC turning, mill-turn and grinding activities. * Improve workshop performance: machine utilization, setup time, cycle time, first-time-right, rework and delivery adherence. * Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Metrology, Supply Chain and Design Engineering. * Manage workshop readiness, first-level maintenance, preventive maintenance follow-up and machine availability. * Ensure compliance with AS/EN 9100 standards, including production control, traceability, documentation and non-conformity management. * Drive continuous improvement actions on safety, quality, cost, delivery and team development. WHAT YOU WILL BRING We are looking for a hands-on leader with strong CNC machining experience and real shop-floor credibility. You may be: * A senior CNC technician, machinist, setter or programmer who has grown into team leadership or workshop management. * A senior workshop leader with a strong machining background. * A high-potential manufacturing or industrialization engineer with hands-on experience in CNC programming, machining process development and shop-floor support. You have: * Strong experience in CNC machining, including 3-axis milling, 5-axis milling, CNC turning and/or mill-turn operations. * Good understanding of CAM programming, cutting tools, workholding, setups and machining strategy. * Experience with complex metallic parts, especially aluminium, stainless steel, Inconel or similar aerospace materials. * Experience in aerospace, space, defense, motorsport, energy, medical or another high-precision industry. * Proven ability to lead a technical production team and manage daily shop-floor priorities. * Good knowledge of quality systems, traceability and manufacturing documentation. * Knowledge of AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards. * Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, structured leadership style. * Professional level in French and English. EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE * Previous experience with HyperMill, Haas, HG Grimme, Mazak, DMG MORI or Studer equipment would be highly valuable. * Experience in 5-axis machining, mill-turn machining, precision grinding, workshop performance management, visual management, ERP/MES tools such as Odoo, or AS/EN 9100 audits would also help you succeed in this role. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN * Lead and structure a strategic CNC workshop for a European space company. * Work on critical parts for a reusable orbital spacecraft. * Join a growing manufacturing team with advanced machining capabilities. * Have a direct impact on workshop performance, industrial maturity and team development. Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:   * We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind  * We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them   * We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?   We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.    The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.   All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

Butternut Box

Role: Lead Operator Team: Operations (Production) Location: Blyth, Doncaster Shift Based: 4-5-5 Weekends & Nights: Yes Pay / Salary: £17.19 per hour (£36,776 per year) 📣 A bit about us At Butternut, our mission is to deliver health and happiness to dogs and their humans all over the world. In order to do just that, we need a hard-working team. And we need quite a big kitchen too. Which is precisely why we have built one. Located in Doncaster, Rudie's Kitchen is where our Butternut meals will be gently cooked, using human-quality ingredients. Rudie's is also where we will be packaging our meals and boxing them for our customers all over the UK. We are a close nit team, with a that family feel, looking to welcome more like minded people to our lovely team and keep work life fun and enjoyable. 👋  A bit about the role As a lead operator you would work in our Production team, in this role your can expect to:  * Coordinate areas & shift responsibilities and work with the team leader to improve shift productivity (plan attainment) * Conduct quality checks to ensure a great customer experience * Be the go-to person for all other operatives on shift * Attend daily review meetings, appointing other operatives duties and appointing staff role change overs * Prepare for the shift ahead confirming enough materials and stock are prepared * Conduct quality checks ensuring that we meet product specifications * Perform machine/equipment hygiene and changeovers * Work to relevant standards and Key Performance Indicators * Be humble in work duties, being open to jump on the production line, get stuck in with cleaning duties and helping other areas of the business 🐶  A bit about you * Previous experience as a line leader or area leader within the food manufacturing sector * Ability to read and communicate confidently in English * Numerate (able to understand and work with numbers) * Available for a rotating shift schedule -  a mixture of days / nights and some weekend working * Hard-working & diligent with a hunger to learn * Comfortable working with raw materials such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb * Flexible, pragmatic, resilient & humble * Committed to food quality & safety * Loves dogs (naturally) 🥳What's In It For You?🥳 * * Enjoy 257.5 hours of holiday per year (equivalent to 33 days holiday)* * Plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 5 days).* * 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care.* (equivalent to 5 days) * Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development. * Enhanced parental leave * Get discounted Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Healthcare. * Discounted Gym membership with “MyGymDiscounts” helping you stay fit and healthy * Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza! * Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box. * Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging. * Team socials & events * Prepare for adorable office dog overload—meet Cleo, Paxo, Cali, Ronnie, Harvey, Milo, and many more! * Holidays and Paws days are pro-rata for those working part time or job share ❗️A few things to note: * This role is 100% based in our kitchen in Blyth, Doncaster * We aim to respond to all applicants personally, however, due to the high volume of applications we receive we are sometimes unable to respond to everyone * As our business has grown so has our responsibility to our community, our planet and our business. We are not perfect, but we are committed to doing business the right way and continually improving our social and environmental performance We look forward to receiving your application! #LI-Onsite