Team Lead

Origin Valley Pet Nutrition is currently recruiting a Team Leader for its site in Rathcairn, Athboy. This is the ideal role for someone who has previous production team lead experience. The ideal candidate will have experience working in food production environment, strong work ethic and excellent time keeping & attendance. General duties including but not limited to: Lead and delegate tasks to team members Ensure daily and weekly production plan is achieved Breakdown of components, working with raw material both frozen and fresh Ensure traceability of products Ensures the correct packaging materials and product are being issued to production by inspecting visually and ensuring relevant documentation is recorded and signed off in real time Checking Batch Production records and components before entering Production Maintaining the accuracy of batch documentation at all times and ensuring that it is filled in and right from beginning Check temperature of raw materials Use production equipment to produce finished product. Package the products according to customer specifications and Batch Packaging Record Place the finished product in the correct location Labelling of material to ensure batch control Test finished product in line with required product specifications Package the products according to customer specifications and Batch Packaging Record Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner by practicing good housekeeping Compliance to all local site company policies and procedures Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and applicable regulations Performs additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor The successful candidate will have the following knowledge and experience: Team Leader experience Own transport Manual Handling is desirable Forklift license desirable Previous experience working in a production environment is an advantage Good communication skills, both written and oral Basic knowledge and understanding of a computer Must be willing to work in a controlled environment, which involves the wearing of a protective coat, cap, boots and other relevant personal protective equipment Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practises (GMP) requirements would be an advantage Good work ethic Ability to work as a part of a team Hours Hours may vary. General working hours are Monday Friday, 6 am to 3pm. Flexibility is required, possible overtime, early start and earlier finish. Day or evening shift Skills: Attention to detail working in a team Iniative team leader