Lead Operator (Nights)

Location: Hayes (on-site)

Our mission

We’re snack pioneers. From inventive new ingredient combinations to bold new standards in sustainability, we never stop striving for tastier and healthier snacking. No compromises. We aim to be the most valuable snacking business by challenging the convention that good for you and delicious cannot co-exist for everyone, everywhere.

Our Purpose

Sure, we think big. Dream big too. But we believe in the power of little. Because we’ve shown giant leaps are possible when we do the little things right. With a relentless imagination to innovate, we set out to move mountains for both people and planet. Because why can’t a snack brand change the world? By empowering everyone to eat a little healthier, and a little more sustainably, we can people-power a better future. For all of us. And that’s a really big deal. By showing the world that snacking can be a power for good, our joyful snacks can do the impossible. One little bite at a time.

So it should come as no surprise that we’re also a certified B Corp and a proud advocate for the Better Business Act. We’ve committed to being a better business by putting equal measure behind how our business operates for people, planet and profit.

Little Actions. Big Impact.

The role 

Do you have a curious brain with a drive to make improvements? Would you like to develop a career in manufacturing? Then this is a great role for you. As a Lead Operator in one of our manufacturing or packing areas you will be directly responsible for and will deliver day-to-day performance. You will be responsible for safety, quality, output and cost aspects within your line. You will contribute towards the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within your area so that we continue our journey to excellent performance. 

what you’ll be responsible for  

● Responsible for operating the machine and coordinating a small team of permanent and temporary operators to achieve line targets

● Complying with graze safety standards, ensuring the environment is safe for work at all times, while contributing to the continuous improvement in site Safety culture 

● Complying with graze quality and hygiene standards, championing the ownership of the quality culture and contributing to the site wide Quality culture agenda 

● Identifying and escalating machinery breakdowns/faults, working cross functionally to support on root cause analysis and deliver on actions to prevent recurrence 

● Owning and delivering changes in processes relating to all aspects of operational performance to deliver on continuous improvement strategies 

● Working with the Team Leader in identifying potential talent or skills gaps in the team around you to ensure the whole team is performing as required to achieve line targets 

what we’re looking for in you 

● Previous experience in FMCG or manufacturing environment 

● Experience in coordinating a small team off associates would be desirable. 

● Ability to identify opportunities and come up with solutions to increase efficiency and improve standards in your area 

● Strong and effective communication skills within the team and towards support teams within the site 

● Any previous experience with continuous improvement methodology and familiarity with health and safety and food safety and quality standards would be desirable but is not mandatory 

● Fluent verbal and written English skills would be beneficial 

what we’ll expect in your first 6 months 

● Learn quickly about the graze business, our portfolio and how we do things 

● Get a good functional understanding of your operational area - machinery, processes, planning and warehouse management software 

● Take full ownership of your area 

● Build strong relationships within your area and across the functions 

● Proactively identifying efficiency losses and proposing solutions 

what’s in it for you?

• You’ll be part of a company where you can have fun, enjoy free snacks (very important) and pick up new skills to really take your experience to the next level.

• 33 days holiday (Including Bank holidays) 

• We want you to be your authentic self every single day - so we create an environment where you feel like you belong, in any (and every) way that’s right for you. Plus, we have a dedicated diversity and inclusion employee resource group that you’re welcome to join! 
• We encourage active learning, so you can enjoy networking events, learning lunches and even more formal qualifications - whatever you need to do the best job possible.
• You’ll be working with some seriously smart, informed, helpful, funny, dedicated (and very, very modest) people at graze HQ.
• You’ll be part of an open, inclusive and pioneering team. What could be better?
• You can enjoy our discounted gym membership.
• Access to Bippit, an all-in-one financial wellbeing platform, which includes unlimited 1:1 coaching from a finance professional.

As graze is unable to offer visa sponsorship, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this vacancy.

Let us know if you have accessibility requirements for the interview process and we’ll ensure that all your needs are provided for. 

Please feel free to include which pronouns you use (such as she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs etc.) in your application.

graze recruits, employs, trains, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion within our team and in all of our work.