Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Location: Lincolnshire

Important Note:

Applicants must have current eligibility to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Title:

Team Leader (Fresh Produce)
- * Immediate start available!!
* Salary: £31,000

Location:

Holbeach Bank, Lincolnshire
Type:
Permanent // Full Time

Shifts:

12 Hour (06:30am – 18:30pm) // 2-2-3 Shift Pattern on a 2-week rotation (Example below)
Week 1 = Work 2 Days, Off 2 Days, Work 3 Days // Week 2 = Off 2 Days, Work 2 Days, Off 3 Days
Overview:
The Flavour Network are excited to be partnered with a leading fresh produce grower and supplier to recruit an experienced Production Team Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to take responsibility for the performance and day-to-day management of a designated production line. As the Team Leader you will be reporting to the Area Controller/Production Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team of multi-skilled operatives, ensuring all production activities meet strict compliance, quality standards, and departmental KPIs.

As the Production Team Leader, you will drive efficiency, reduce waste, ensure accurate traceability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. This role requires strong supervisory skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working in a KPI-driven environment, ideally within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities for the Team Leader:
 
* Lead and motivate a production line team to drive performance, engagement, and on-time delivery of customer orders.
 
* Manage all line resources including stock, labour, and equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production.
 
* Monitor and enhance key operational metrics such as waste reduction, labour utilisation, and right-first-time quality.
 
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date KBS records, including raw material usage and production run data.
 
* Ensure all tasks are completed in line with company procedures and food safety standards.
 
* Uphold high standards of housekeeping and hygiene across the production area.
 
* Train new and existing team members according to the training plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
 
* Complete all required documentation and ensure traceability, quality, and compliance with legal and customer standards.
 
* Ensure health and safety procedures are followed, and that all incidents, near misses, and risks are reported and managed appropriately.
 
* Support internal audits (GMP, Technical, etc.) and ensure production line readiness.
 
* Refer man management and operational issues to the Area Controller where necessary.
Requirements for theTeam Leader:
 
* Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production or manufacturing environment.
 
* Previous experience in the fresh produce or food manufacturing sector.
 
* Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
 
* High attention to detail and a focus on quality
 
* Confident communicator with good verbal and written communication skills.
 
* Good numeracy and the ability to work with KPIs and performance metrics.
 
* Strong awareness of health & safety and compliance in a production setting.
 
* Familiarity with production systems (e.g. Keelings) or traceability documentation is desirable.
 
* Familiarity with Fresh Produce Packaging Machinery is desirable.
 
* Experience supporting or participating in audits or quality inspections