COVENTRY – 6 month fixed term contract
Mission Foods Europe is part of the Mexican based group Gruma - the global leader in the manufacture of corn flour and tortilla products with revenues of over $3.5 billion and operations in over 50 countries worldwide. With the backing of Gruma's global technology and resources, Mission Foods produces a range of flatbread products which includes 25% of all tortillas sold worldwide.
At Mission we pride ourselves on adding value to the service we offer. Through state of the art R&D we can tailor-make products to the most exacting customer needs
Our company name underlines our mission to be the best in the business, pushing the boundaries of product development, manufacturing and market reach.
The role encompasses all aspects of the NPD process from concept to launch , including blue sky innovation commercial viability, cost reduction, organising trials, artwork approval and specification writing.
The role requires an experienced NPD professional with first class project management skills, sound knowledge and experience and the ability to develop and manage relationships across the business. You will need to be self motivated and flexible in your approach to work.
Mission Foods Europe is part of the Mexican based group Gruma - the global leader in the manufacture of corn flour and tortilla products with revenues of over $3.5 billion and operations in over 50 countries worldwide. With the backing of Gruma's global technology and resources, Mission Foods produces a range of flatbread products which includes 25% of all tortillas sold worldwide.
Principal purpose of the job
To provide a confidential support service to the Managing Director including diary man-agement, travel arrangements, full secretarial and administrative support, corporate en-tertainment and liaison with customers, employees and external bodies.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Administrative support - To type and distribute letters, e-mails, memo's, faxes, minutes of meetings with accuracy and speed, producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations
Communication – Must be fluent in Spanish. Effectively communicate to employees, external bodies and customers etc in relation to the MD and appointments, meetings, resolving issues and projects. To be an effective filter of information
Other Duties - Occasional confidential support to the main board Directors
Project Management - To support occasional projects in which the MD may be involved
Travel - To manage travel arrangements including overseas travel
Environment
Corporate office, desktop computer
Qualifications and job skills required
Graduate calibre
Excellent telephone manner
Fluent in Spanish both written and verbal
Excellent computer skills – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher
Competencies
High drive for achievement
Communication
Discipline
Planning & Organising
Confidentiality
Mission Foods Europe is part of the Mexican based group Gruma - the global leader in the manufacture of corn flour and tortilla products with revenues of over $3.5 billion and operations in over 50 countries worldwide. With the backing of Gruma's global technology and resources, Mission Foods produces a range of flatbread products which includes 25% of all tortillas sold worldwide.
Principal purpose of the job
To provide pro-active support to the HR officer and HR Administrator by completing all HR-related administrative tasks and processes including facilities work
Main tasks and responsibilities
HR Related Responsibilities:
Maintain company organograms
Holiday requests – input all holiday requests on Kronos/spreadsheet
Maintain training matrix – record all training submitted to HR and file
Maintain noticeboards – update on regular basis
Arrange weekly OHN appointments
Update and maintain personnel database as necessary
Other general ad-hoc duties
Facilities Related Responsibilities:
Set up and maintain allocation of staff personal lockers
Set up and maintain allocation of staff entry cards and replenish stock
Deal with caterers and machine vendors, coordinating supply and re-stocking, contacting suppliers for services and/or breakdown during office hours
Responsible for front office coffee machine and supplies
Ordering of company business cards
Contact with all levels of staff
Face to face or telephone staff queries
Sort and issue mail
Send invoices to Accounts department
Frank outgoing mail / arrange couriers on ad-hoc basis
Greet visitors and follow sign-in procedure
Monthly locker inspections
Deliver weekly fruit to main office and canteen
Order uniforms for new starters
Other general ad-hoc duties
Environment
Working in a office with 1 HR Officer and 1 HR Administrator
Qualifications and job skills required
Computer literate – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Educated to A Level standard or equivalent, Excellent organisational skills, Meticulous record keeping and attention to detail, Preferably one year administrative experience
Competencies
Accountability and execution
Customer focus
Teamwork and cooperation
Planning and Organising
Concern for accuracy
Mission Foods Europe is part of the Mexican based group Gruma - the global leader in the manufacture of corn flour and tortilla products with revenues of over $3.5 billion and operations in over 50 countries worldwide. With the backing of Gruma's global technology and resources, Mission Foods produces a range of flatbread products which includes 25% of all tortillas sold worldwide.
Principal purpose of the job
To run the operations shift, through your team, ensuring the highest possible output at the lowest achievable cost and enable delivery to meet short and long term operational targets and objectives. The Shift Manager will achieve results with his operational team while ensuring that all activities regarding the working environment, staff and the production operation are in conformance with internal and external standards
Main tasks and responsibilities
Effectively manage the team and encourage team performance through open and effective communication. Deliver a weekly briefing to team, and produce daily and monthly management reports.
Ensure team organises materials (raw materials, packaging etc.) from warehouse and ensure teams are able to program and run the equipment and tools for each particular area.
Verify and manage the overall attendance of Team (incl. labour usage against the standard) and inform Production Manager / Human resources daily of absences.
Ensure a team approach with regard to maintenance and hygiene of equipment and liaise and plan effectively with product specifications with the relevant departments
Ensure that all production activities are in conformance with the product specification, i.e. continuously manage the quality of the product and materials to comply with product specifications.
Verify, control and assure that all the production parameters are within specification (i.e. process control). Monitor process parameters, identify (qualitative) deviances, evaluate and action solutions with team.
Enforce and manage company policies, procedures and regulations (attendance, safety, GMP's, etc.) and ensure these are followed to maintain the various high standards (Food Safety etc.)
Efficiently manage and facilitate teams to achieve production orders (and schedules) in a timely manner
Ensure that team targets for output, efficiency, labour, quality and waste etc. are managed and met by proactive team approach, i.e. leasing with other departments to drive waste down.
Coordinate product and shift changeovers. Manage line shut-down and release for inspection, hygiene, curative (breakdown) and preventative maintenance on all production lines. Assist maintenance and team with simple machinery maintenance tasks.
Resolve team conflict and issue documented disciplinary actions, and ensure that team and individual effort, hard work and results are rewarded when appropriate.
Assess and manage training needs of team and ensure training is delivered in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with individual and the business' needs through a training plan. Play an active role in coaching of staff.
Ensure that you and team maintain a high level of housekeeping at all times
Works closely with Production Manager and operational team. Will also a close Liaison with QA, Maintenance & Warehouse. Co-ordinate with planning/scheduling. Ensure that handovers are smooth and efficient whilst sharing relevant information. This should be carried out in the plant. Request/give information from/to Production Manager. Maintain an effective log of shift activities and actions.
Will be required to lead, manage and develop your team. You will need to demonstrate an energetic and positive approach to man-management and be 'hands-on' if and when required.
Environment
Primarily based on the factory floor. Occasionally can be wet or cool depending on activity and/or place.
Qualifications and job skills required
Previous food industry experience essential ,A Degree or HND standard of education, good standard of both written and oral English,. Basic Food Hygiene Basic Health and Safety, Data and analytical skills, Computer literacy & Maths Skills
Competencies
Accountability & Execution
Customer Focus
Teamwork & Cooperation
Acts & thinks Strategically
People Development
Innovation
Managing Change
Negotiating & Influencing
Dynamic & Inspirational Leadership