Production Lead Operator

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.

Talensia AB

Manager, Production Technology at Quintus Technologies, Västerås At Quintus Technologies, we are proud to be the world leader in advanced high-pressure technology, delivering innovative systems and world-class service to customers across the globe. From our site in Västerås, we develop, manufacture and deliver advanced high-pressure systems used in industries where safety, quality and precision are critical. Right now, exciting things are happening at Quintus. We are growing, volumes are increasing, and production is in a phase where structure, methods and ways of working are being developed to increase efficiency and build capacity. We are now looking for a Manager, Production Technology who wants to strengthen and lead a competent team and play an important part in developing the intersection between engineering and production and optimizing production and assembly processes to enable growth. The Role As Manager, Production Technology, you will be responsible for the team within production preparation, production engineering, production technology and production development. Your overall responsibility is to create the right conditions for safe, efficient and high-quality production. Together with your team, you will develop production methods, assembly structure and technical ways of working that streamline operations, shorten production lead times, ensure quality and supports onboarding of new operators and assembly personnel. You will also have overall responsibility for the maintenance and reliability of the production facility and its equipment, ensuring high availability while driving improvements and investments that support both current production and future capacity needs. A key part of the assignment is to bring structure and direction, clarify priorities and work cross-functionally to turn production needs into real improvements in production. This is a role for someone who wants to lead and develop people, drive production technology forward and contribute to stronger methods and ways of working in a growing company with advanced products and high customer demands. You report to the Manager Production. Your Profile We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in production technology, production preparation, methods or industrial development. You have experience from manufacturing, preferably in an environment with technical complexity, project-based deliveries and high quality requirements. As a leader, you are confident, structured and clear. You communicate well, create direction and help people understand priorities and responsibilities. You are decisive when needed, while also being responsive and able to build trust and commitment in the team. You combine technical understanding with the ability to lead improvement and change. You know how to create progress, follow through and make sure that solutions work in production. We believe you have a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in a relevant technical field, or equivalent experience. You are comfortable communicating in both Swedish and English.

STARK

ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments. We are focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems — not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe, today. ABOUT THE TEAM You will be an integral part of our growing Quality Management Team, reporting directly to the Quality Manager Production. You will directly manage a dedicated, agile team of quality technicians who are eyes and ears on the ground. You will work side by side with production shift supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and the quality engineers. Your relationship with them is collaborative, not adversarial - together, you ensure that high throughput never compromises high quality. YOUR MISSION Your mission is to lead by example on the manufacturing floor. You will inspire, coach, and elevate your QA technicians.You are not just a gatekeeper checking boxes at the end of a line; you are the architect of a proactive quality culture.  You will empower your team ensuring that our customers receive flawless products every single time. RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead, coach, and manage a team of Production QA Technicians * Schedule and assign QA personnel to production lines based on daily manufacturing priorities. * Deciding on the withholding of defective products and initiating immediate corrective actions in the event of quality deviations. * Oversee the containment, isolation, and documentation of non-conforming materials or products. * Close collaboration with Production, Production Engineering, R&D and Supply Chain * Ensuring the quality of products delivered to the customer * Actively participating in the further development of inspection processes and the implementation of new inspection methods. * Develop and execute training programs to ensure the QA team is fully aligned on inspection techniques, safety protocols, and testing methodologies. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field,  OR * A German degree as “Meister”, “Staatlich geprüfter Techniker” specializing in electronics or mechanical engineering with equivalent, proven professional experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment. * 3–5 years of experience in a production/manufacturing QA environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity * Strong commitment to quality and a high level of customer focus * Strong organizational and communication skills * Strong technical understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills * Ability to work well in a team, a structured approach to work, and a hands-on mindset * Business-level proficiency in German and English. NICE TO HAVE * Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems * Experience in relevant quality management tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, etc.). * Experience using Computer-Aided Quality (CAQ) software