Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader + £32,205k + Fixed shift 10pm-6am + 33 days holiday (inc BH) + Permanent role

Our food manufacturing client based in Bolton are looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join them on a permanent 10pm-6am shift Monday - Friday.

Production Team Leader nights job purpose:

To lead, Manage and develop a team within either the bakery or packaging department, ensuring that the team runs safely, efficiently and effectively, driving a continuous improvement environment to maximise productivity and quality.

* Health, Safety and Environment - Ensure that the plant and people conform to HSE legislation, policies and standards. Takes a proactive approach to the reduction of accidents, risks and hazards at site.

* FSQ - Ensure all products released for processing/ sale meet food safety and quality standards, and the team remains compliant at all times through effective traceability and document completion/ control

* Cost - Effectively manage all controllable costs, from raw materials, packaging and waste, and accurate completion of databases to support improvement plans.

* People - Lead, motivate, train and develop the team, inclusive of agency, to best deliver results across the business pillars.

* Continuous Improvement - Actively look for CI opportunities, engaging the team to help positively impact the business pillars.

* Standards - Setting and maintaining company food hygiene standards through adherence to personal hygiene within the team, through to constant application of good GMP standards.

* Performance - Consistently driving plant performance across the line, from efficiency to waste management.

Additional knowledge/ of the Production Team Leader:

* Ability to coach and lead, as well as manage

* Ability to engage direct reports, as well as train and develop

* Open, honest and respectful relationships with all colleagues, including BFAWU

* Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision

* PC literate (MS Office, SAP)

* Ability to work as part of a wider manufacturing team, including raw materials

* Excellent planning and organising skills

* Excellent communication skills

* Flexibilty - to meet the demands of the job