Job Description

Business Unit - Nestlxc3xa9 Purina
Job Title - Warehouse Lead Operator
Location - Sudbury, Suffolk
Shift Pattern - 42 hours per week - 2 days followed by 2 nights and then 4 days off (Days 06:00-18:00, Nights 18:00-06:00)Salary - 343474.00 plus companywide benefitsPosition SummaryWe are now looking for a Warehouse Lead Operator to be responsible for the organisation of the team and the production delivery plan, you will actively coach and build the competence building of your shift. As a Lead Operator you will also be assigned to production line, ensuring that the production plan is fully adhered to in alignment with safety and quality compliance and legal requirements. To drive continuous excellence through managing and inspiring people.At Purina PetCare, we're passionately committed to helping pets enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives because we're pet owners too.In our Sudbury factory the 200 strong workforce produce some of the UK's most popular brands including Go-Cat, Bakers, Purina ONE, BETA and Pro Plan providing consumers with a product to meet their every need. And this ancient, bustling market town in the heart of the Stour valley is surrounded by countryside of outstanding natural beauty making Sudbury an idea place for animal lovers. Plus, there's the added advantage of London being a 45 minute train ride away from nearby Colchester.Manufacturing in Nestlxc3xa9 is all about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product, at the right time and place whilst driving losses from our business in order to maximise efficiency & productivity. This is particularly critical as we continue our journey towards being a LEAN Enterprise. This is the biggest change in the way we work that Nestlxc3xa9 have ever seen. It's worldwide. It is exciting. You could play a key part in it.A day in the life of a Lead Operator xe2x80xa6

• Manage the team to work within safe conditions, driving a safe, zero loss culture to drive zero accidents and zero waste.
• Working with our Quality teams to eliminate potential defects and ensuring perfect pallets to our customers.
• Runing the daily scheduling plan and assigning loads to correct destination accounting for export , UK and direct to customer deliveries.
• Manage the transport loads with our central and local planner to ensure the efficient ways of working to basic LEAN manufacturing principals.
• Develop organisational capability through coaching others and sharing best practices with the teams across shifts and site

What will make you successfulTo be successful in this key role we expect you to demonstrate a proactive initiative mindset and passion for continuous improvement.Other key attributes we are looking for are:

• Previous Team Leadership experience.
• Experience within FMCG environment, food manufacturing would be preferred.
• Safety First mindset.
• Passion for people and development.
• Demonstrate that you are a real team player.

What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlxc3xa9 - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth. This position is a shift-based role and operates a 4 on 4 off approach including both day and night shift working.The closing date for this role is 24 February 2025.We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.At Nestlxc3xa9, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlxc3xa9 (nestle.co.uk)We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!Business Unit - Nestlxc3xa9 Purina
Job Title - Warehouse Lead Operator
Location - Sudbury, Suffolk
Shift Pattern - 42 hours per week - 2 days followed by 2 nights and then 4 days off (Days 06:00-18:00, Nights 18:00-06:00)Salary - 343474.00 plus companywide benefitsPosition SummaryWe are now looking for a Warehouse Lead Operator to be responsible for the organisation of the team and the production delivery plan, you will actively coach and build the competence building of your shift. As a Lead Operator you will also be assigned to production line, ensuring that the production plan is fully adhered to in alignment with safety and quality compliance and legal requirements. To drive continuous excellence through managing and inspiring people.At Purina PetCare, we're passionately committed to helping pets enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives because we're pet owners too.In our Sudbury factory the 200 strong workforce produce some of the UK's most popular brands including Go-Cat, Bakers, Purina ONE, BETA and Pro Plan providing consumers with a product to meet their every need. And this ancient, bustling market town in the heart of the Stour valley is surrounded by countryside of outstanding natural beauty making Sudbury an idea place for animal lovers. Plus, there's the added advantage of London being a 45 minute train ride away from nearby Colchester.Manufacturing in Nestlxc3xa9 is all about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product, at the right time and place whilst driving losses from our business in order to maximise efficiency & productivity. This is particularly critical as we continue our journey towards being a LEAN Enterprise. This is the biggest change in the way we work that Nestlxc3xa9 have ever seen. It's worldwide. It is exciting. You could play a key part in it.A day in the life of a Lead Operator xe2x80xa6

• Manage the team to work within safe conditions, driving a safe, zero loss culture to drive zero accidents and zero waste.
• Working with our Quality teams to eliminate potential defects and ensuring perfect pallets to our customers.
• Runing the daily scheduling plan and assigning loads to correct destination accounting for export , UK and direct to customer deliveries.
• Manage the transport loads with our central and local planner to ensure the efficient ways of working to basic LEAN manufacturing principals.
• Develop organisational capability through coaching others and sharing best practices with the teams across shifts and site

What will make you successfulTo be successful in this key role we expect you to demonstrate a proactive initiative mindset and passion for continuous improvement.Other key attributes we are looking for are:

• Previous Team Leadership experience.
• Experience within FMCG environment, food manufacturing would be preferred.
• Safety First mindset.
• Passion for people and development.
• Demonstrate that you are a real team player.

What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlxc3xa9 - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth. This position is a shift-based role and operates a 4 on 4 off approach including both day and night shift working.The closing date for this role is 24 February 2025.We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.At Nestlxc3xa9, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlxc3xa9 (nestle.co.uk)We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!Sudbury, GB, CO10 2XDSudbury, GB, CO10 2XD

Nestlxc3xa9