Premier Foods
Deputy Team Manager
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Deputy Team Manager
Deputy Team Manager (Permanent)
Shift Pattern: 3on 3off, 3on 5off
Hours of Work: 06:00–18:06 (12-hour shifts)
Weekly Hours: 36.5 hours Salary: £33,550.74 (per annum)
Purpose of the Role
Act as a Competent Advanced Operator, striving to lead a multidisciplinary operations team to deliver all aspects of output to standard metrics (S.Q.D.C.P.M.) in an engaging and collaborative manner. Uphold capability and ensure consistent delivery.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures are followed.
- Foster a behavioural safety culture, recognising positive and negative behaviour.
- Ensure the team operates in a safe, hygienic manner while adhering to company guidelines.
- Escalate accidents and incidents appropriately and understanding fire evacuation protocols.
Performance & Quality
- Review and sign off shift performance (S.Q.D.C.P.M.) metrics.
- Oversee admin tasks supporting the production team.
- Drive a food safety/quality culture through continuous improvement, maintaining:
- Safety
- Authenticity
- Legality
- Product quality on-site
- Monitor daily production plans, reporting actual output vs. planned deliveries.
- Manage line performance output to achieve target rates without rework/rejected product.
- Take a clear leadership role during changeovers, ensuring proper handover processes for smooth operations.
- Understand/monitor:
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Waste/productivity targets
- DWOR (Daily Work Order Reports)
- Plant labour utilisation
- BobJ (productivity metric)
- SAP stock sheets
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People Management
- Handle all personnel matters, including:
- Absence management
- Welcome-back conversations after absences
- Managing misconduct and grievances
- Collaborating with HR team for talent identification/development
- Conduct resource planning to ensure skill alignment with production demands, including scheduling:
- Holidays
- Overtime, if required
- Liaise with Labour Controllers to optimise resource deployment.
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Requirements & Qualities
- Certified as an Advanced Operative
- Strong communication skills
- Basic maths and English literacy proficiency
- Experience completing a Step Into Leadership course (or ability to do so)
- Training in accident/incident reporting procedures
Culture at Premier Foods
We champion inclusion, authenticity and individuality. Every colleague, current and future, is valued, respected and supported to bring their true selves to work without exception—based on identity, beliefs, background, or life choices.
Disability Smart Employer: We are committed to disability inclusion throughout processes and will provide any reasonable adjustments to accommodate needs. If you experience access issues or require support at any time, please inform us.
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