Production Team Leader - Nights

Production Team Leader Job Purpose To lead, motivate and develop the production team, ensuring manufacturing targets and KPIs are consistently achieved. The role is responsible for delivering production requirements safely, efficiently and within agreed timescales and budgets, whilst maintaining high standards of quality. Team Responsibility Lead and manage up to 10 employees per shift. Provide operational cover for other Team Leaders during periods of absence, including sickness and annual leave.

Key Responsibilities Production & Operational Management Organise and motivate the team to achieve daily production targets and QCDSP objectives. Monitor performance against KPIs, ensuring output, efficiency and costs meet expectations. Ensure employees are trained, skilled and allocated to tasks in line with the site's skills matrix. Produce accurate shift reports and performance data to monitor output, productivity and costs. Monitor production variances and escalate issues affecting performance.

Ensure production activities and paperwork are accurately recorded and completed. Maximise product yields and minimise waste without compromising quality. People Management & Development Manage, coach and develop employees to maximise individual and team performance. Promote a positive working environment built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. Maintain accurate training records and ensure employees receive appropriate development. Manage attendance in line with company policies and procedures.

Address performance concerns and support employee development in accordance with HR procedures. Maintain effective communication through regular team briefings and feedback. Encourage knowledge sharing and the adoption of best working practices. Quality, Health & Safety Ensure production activities comply with company quality standards, product specifications and procedures. Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping. Ensure products are correctly labelled and production documentation is completed accurately.

Identify and report quality concerns or non-conformances promptly to the Technical Manager. Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices are followed. Ensure employees understand and comply with site policies and Integrated Management System requirements. Continuous Improvement Apply lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and problem-solving techniques. Use root cause analysis to identify issues and implement corrective actions.

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, productivity and production yields. Work with the wider management team to implement continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor waste and support initiatives to reduce losses and improve performance. Encourage operational excellence, employee engagement and shared responsibility. General Responsibilities Demonstrate company values, including integrity, enthusiasm, openness and accountability. Support site Quality, Safety and Environmental objectives. Promote ethical trading and human rights commitments when engaging with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Escalate operational, quality, staffing and equipment issues promptly. Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the business. Knowledge & Experience Previous experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment. Experience supervising or managing a small production team. Understanding of manufacturing systems, processes and procedures. Experience handling employee relations and HR matters, including investigations and performance management. Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.

Food Safety and Hygiene qualifications would be advantageous. Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and engage a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to coach, develop and support employees. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and production reporting systems. Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement approach. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Excellent attention to detail, particularly regarding quality, safety and production standards. Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibility All employees must consider their own health and safety and that of others, follow relevant safety…