Who Are Absolute Taste and What Do We Do?
We are an innovative culinary and customer service provider, dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that redefine customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength.
As a small, dynamic team of event professionals, we specialize in creating exciting, well-managed, and sustainable events, while fostering strong working relationships. We're looking for individuals who share our fun, resilient, and hardworking values to join our supportive, high-performing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering culture.
About The Role
We are looking for a High Care Production Team Leader to join our team. This is a hands-on junior management role focused on supporting the senior management team in the smooth running of daily production operations. The role involves leading a designated area of responsibility, ensuring operational efficiency is maximised, key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved, and high standards of technical performance, quality, and health & safety are maintained and continuously improved through effective management of people, processes, and systems.
Work Location: Bicester
As a High Care Production Team Leader your key responsibilities will be:
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Deliver production plans efficiently across the assigned area, maximising yield while minimising downtime and waste.
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Monitor and manage staffing levels in line with daily throughput, ensuring KPI targets are consistently met. Adhere to production recipes, systems, and procedures to maintain product quality, food safety, and legal compliance.
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Collaborate with the Production Manager to investigate yield variances and implement effective solutions while maintaining quality and cost targets.
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Ensure all equipment checks are completed and that equipment is used safely and maintained correctly.
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Lead daily, weekly, and monthly stock takes, ensuring accurate stock control and proper rotation in your area of responsibility.
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, following a “clean as you go” policy at all times.
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Support and close out non-conformances identified during GMP, fabrication, hygiene, and internal audits in a timely manner.
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Ensure all production and technical documentation is completed accurately; investigate and resolve any non-conformances.
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Assist in investigating customer complaints and support resolution both internally and externally.
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Manage team performance, including conducting reviews and handling disciplinary processes where required.
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Conduct regular team meetings and briefings to ensure clear communication and alignment.
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Support management in identifying, developing, and implementing departmental projects and initiatives.
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Participate in production trials, including data collection and analysis.
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Train new and existing staff on products and procedures, monitoring ongoing compliance.
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Support the smooth running of audits and site visits.
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Keep line managers informed of any opportunities or risks that may impact the business through both formal and informal communication.
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Provide ongoing departmental intelligence, data, and insights to support informed decision-making across the business.
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Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and standards (including Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, BRC, SALSA), reporting any breaches promptly.
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Maintain and contribute to a strong working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
What We Are Looking For:
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Experience in a production/manufacturing supervisory role, ideally within food manufacturing.
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Strong track record of delivering production targets, KPIs, and reducing waste/downtime.
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Experience managing teams, including training, coaching, and performance management.
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Good knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, BRC/SALSA, and compliance standards.
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Ability to manage production documentation, audits, stock control, and quality processes.
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Strong problem-solving skills with experience investigating issues and implementing improvements.
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Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to teamwork and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us at Absolute Taste?
Join a fast-growing and innovative company that is redefining customer experiences in the culinary and event space. We offer an empowering team culture, the opportunity to work on exciting, well-managed events, and a supportive, resilient team environment.
We are committed to supporting your career growth with thorough training and ongoing development.
You can also enjoy benefits such as:
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Competitive Salary
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25 Days holiday + Bank Holiday
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Company Pension Scheme
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Life Assurance
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Employee Wellbeing Program
If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of Absolute Taste, apply today and join our team!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
