Production Team Leader

Position: Production Team Leader (Permanent)
Production Team Leader – Food Manufacturing

Location:

Leeds (on-site)
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts – mixed days/nights
Salary: £50,000 + excellent benefits and bonus

Pod Talent is proud to be partnering with a leading UK manufacturer at their high-performing production site with modern operations. As the business continues to evolve, invest and raise performance standards across its supply chain, they are now looking for a Production Team Leader to strengthen their operation.

This role sits at the heart of a fast-paced, highly automated environment. You’ll lead a team of experienced operators and technical colleagues, ensuring the line runs safely, smoothly and efficiently while supporting a site that’s undergoing positive transformation. This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys driving performance through people, thrives in a dynamic manufacturing setting, and brings a proactive, structured approach to leadership.

Reporting to the Line Leader, you will play a key role in day-to-day production performance. With new faces joining from major FMCG manufacturers and a renewed focus on culture and performance, this is a great time to join a business moving in the right direction.

Key Responsibilities:

Champion safety across your shift, promoting hazard identification, safe behaviours and incident prevention.
Lead and support a team of ~13 operators and technical specialists, providing coaching, feedback and development.
Manage attendance, wellbeing and performance to maintain a safe and effective workforce.
Help deliver departmental KPIs across quality, output and efficiency.

What we’re looking for:

Experience in FMCG, food, drinks or high-speed packaging environments.
Proven people‑leadership experience within manufacturing or supply chain.
Strong understanding of TPM or similar operational excellence frameworks.
A safety-first approach with high standards and strong attention to detail.
Ability to lead in a changing environment and influence both new and long-tenured team members.
Education in mechanical, electrical, food science or manufacturing principles is beneficial but not essential.

Why apply?

Join a respected UK manufacturer with strong values and long‑term career pathways
Be part of a site undergoing positive cultural and operational transformation
Lead a capable team in a modern, automated environment
Outstanding benefits package

Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to talk. Click Apply Now or contact (url removed) for more information.

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* Please note:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK