Product and Supply Team Leader | Merthyr Tydfil

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts, and ready-for-market convenience foods.

Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail-ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers, and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

This position operates on a 3 days on, 3 days off schedule.

Working hours are from 6am to 6:30pm, with two 40-minute breaks. The hourly rate is £15.92.

Requirements

The role involves overseeing team activities and processes within the product staging and supply area. The candidate must consistently meet core metrics for safety, quality, people, delivery, and cost. Engaging and challenging support functions to facilitate the achievement of area targets is essential. The role supports the Staging and Supply Supervisor in achieving broader strategic targets of the retail area function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building a safety culture that complies with standards and promotes proactive behaviors to eliminate hazards.
• Recording and reporting accidents or near misses, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Helping CPM Team Leaders reduce inefficiencies on their lines.
• Using Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to identify and eliminate waste, and presenting area performance metrics and improvement actions.
• Utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify and address excess costs.
• Supporting audits and managing preventative actions.
• Engaging support functions in departmental ambitions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Extensive knowledge and experience in warehouse control, processing, and operations are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently to meet deadlines.
• Aspiring to grow personally and professionally within the business.
• Understanding of retail packing and manufacturing processes.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Role model qualities for staff.

Benefits

• Subsidised canteen offering hot food options for breakfast and lunch.
• 31 days of annual leave (post-probation).
• Access to the Employee Discount Platform (WrkIt) with discounts and cashback on numerous brands.
• Christmas hamper for all employees.
• Company pension scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards up to €500.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program for mental health, wellbeing, and family support.
• Long Service Awards recognizing employee dedication.
• Bike to Work scheme allowing salary sacrifice for bicycles and safety equipment.

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