Production Team Leader

Job Title: Production Team Leader
Industry: Food Production / Manufacturing / Packing

The Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Production Team Leader to join their food production and packing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Leader or Line Leader to play a key role in managing daily production activities, leading a team, and ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across multiple production lines.

If you are a motivated leader with experience in manufacturing or production environments and a passion for continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

• Lead, supervise, and motivate Production Operatives, Online Operatives, and Machine Operators

• Ensure all team members follow company values, policies, and standard operating procedures

• Support training and development of production line staff

• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new Line Leaders when required

• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and quality standards

• Promote a safe working environment across all production lines

• Take full accountability for the smooth and efficient running of production and packing lines

• Monitor workflow to minimise downtime and maximise output

• Ensure produce is packed to customer specifications

• Conduct regular quality checks, ensuring labels, packaging, and presentation meet standards

• Complete digital work orders and production documentation accurately and on time

• Escalate machinery faults and operational issues to the maintenance team

• Drive performance to achieve production KPIs and targets

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains

• Attend relevant meetings and liaise with internal stakeholders

• Communicate updates, targets, and feedback clearly to the team

• Oversee cleaning schedules and ensure correct shutdown of production lines

• Support Production Shift Managers and Supervisors with recruitment when required

• Participate in performance management, setting SMART objectives and supporting continuous development

• Proven experience as a Team Leader, Line Leader, or Supervisor in a production or manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of health & safety, food hygiene, and quality control procedures

• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills

• Ability to meet production targets and KPIs in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

• Experience in food packing or production lines is desirable but not essential

• Willingness to engage in training and personal development

• Opportunity to step into a key leadership role within food production

• Work in a structured, KPI-driven manufacturing environment

• Supportive management team and development opportunities

• Long-term career progression potential

Apply today to join a growing production team and take the next step in your leadership career.