Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Team Leader (Multiple Vacancies with ongoing start dates)

Kinnerton Confectionery, Fakenham (Norfolk)

• Structured training plans to increase pay grade
• Wellbeing health cash plan benefits of up to £495 per annum
• Free life insurance (4x salary)
• Contributed pension
• Holiday purchase schemes
• Various salary sacrifice schemes (including cycle to work and electric car scheme)

We’re looking for motivated individuals to join Kinnerton as Team Leaders in our production team. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with experience in a team leader or supervisory role to join our fast‑paced, food manufacturing environment.

Position type
:
Full time, permanent.

Shift Pattern
: 4 on 4 off – Days or Nights available. 4 on 4 off days covers 7 days a week, 4 days on and 4 days off, 6am-6pm; 4 on 4 off nights covers 7 nights a week, 4 nights on and 4 nights off, 6pm-6am.

Pay range
: £13.09 – £16.20 per hour (£27,397.37 – £33,906.60 annually). Your starting pay grade is allocated depending on skill set.

Pay By Grade (Day)

• Grade 3: £13.09 per hour
• Grade 4: £13.39 per hour
• Grade 5: £13.79 per hour
• Grade 6: £14.38 per hour

Pay By Grade (Night)

• Grade 3: £14.30 per hour
• Grade 4: £14.73 per hour
• Grade 5: £15.32 per hour
• Grade 6: £16.20 per hour

• Lead and supervise the packing line to meet production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols; reporting to a Shift Manager.
• Coordinate and train team members, resolve operational issues, and ensure compliance with food safety and GMP standards.
• Monitor and report on production metrics, drive continuous improvement, and support cross‑functional collaboration.
• Maintain a strong focus on health & safety, quality, and team development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Experience in food manufacturing or a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to motivate a team of production staff.

• 6.6 weeks of annual holiday entitlement (20 days pro‑rata)
• 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan
• Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
• Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Health cash plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) valued over £400 each year
• Contributed pension, holiday purchase schemes, salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work and electric car)

Kinnerton Confectionery is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.