Operational Trainer

At EPC, we blend culinary creativity and manufacturing expertise to create award winning Chutneys, Mayonnaise and Salad Dressings for the leading UK Retailers, Quick Service Restaurants and Food Manufacturers. EPC is also the home of some of the UK's most beloved food brands, Very Lazy and Newman's Own which is made under licence.

We are passionate about bringing ideas to life in the form of brilliantly crafted food products. Our success is driven by our people, individuals who bring talent, skills and unique perspectives. Every role at EPC plays a vital part in our achievements.

MAIN

PURPOSE:

Be an ambassador for setting and training operational standards of site employees. Subject Matter Expert, fully utilising Papaya to monitor and maintain the operational training compliance. Supporting the Operations Team in delivering training to company employees

1. Portray a positive image of the company, promote and adhere to the company values at all times.

2. Act as a role model to operational employees, ensuring good operational standards are always carried out.

3. Work with the HR team in ensuring there is a robust induction and training plan for all new starters.

4. Work with Shift Managers and Supervisors to ensure training and development is carried out to meet site training standards and budgets.

5. Train existing and new employees on company processes and machines within the operations area's to the highest standard, following the SOP's guide.

6. Utilise TTT in order to roll out probationary training and also assist with refresher training for existing employees

7. Work with the operational SME's to audit SOP's and update where required

8. Ensure that competency based tests are carried out on production employees to ensure they are following the correct procedures and instructions.

9. Research continuous improvement for all operations employees liaising with line managers and supervisors.

10. Work with the Training co-ordinator to ensure that papaya is set up and working in a way which benefits the operational training compliance

11. Understand health and safety standards for safety in the workplace and manual handling.

12. Using Papaya monitor the performance of team members to support their achievement of production, team development and training objectives.

13. Through training delivery and compliance ensure that we make product as we declare on the label, in line with our Brand Integrity (QMP
059) policy

14. Through training delivery and compliance ensure processes/ product are developed and produced to guarantee food safety and product claim, if any, is maintained in line with our Brand Integrity (QMP
059) Policy. This needs to cover but is not limited to

a. Allergen management

b. Brand integrity

c. Basic food safety/ hygiene requirements

d. Cross contamination

15. To ensure that the legality, safety, quality, authenticity of products is maintained through EPC, and to ensure they are produced to required specification

16. Adhere to all company rules and procedures, paying particular attention to health and safety.

Benefits

• 31 days holiday
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bereavement Leave
• Company Events
• Employee Events
• Free Flu Jabs
• Life Insurance
• Referral Programme
• Sickness Pay
• Wellness Programme
• Company Pension
• Free/ Discounted Products
• Discounted EV Charger