Hands-On Production Team Leader – Food Manufacturing

Production Team Leader

Location: Northwest London

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000

Work Pattern: Monday – Friday (40 hours)

Reports to: Production Manager

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Production Team Leader to join a well-established and rapidly growing food manufacturing company in Northwest London.

This an excellent opportunity for a Production Team Leader or someone looking to develop their career within a fast-paced food production environment.

You will be working alongside the Production Supervisor, leading a small team whilst remaining hands on.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating a small production team
• Producing high-quality products to specification
• Training team members and supporting their development
• Operating and monitoring bakery and cooking equipment safely
• Ensuring production plans and KPI targets are met
• Accurately preparing and weighing ingredients
• Following recipes, SOPs, and production orders
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and quality
• Completing production logs and quality checks
• Supporting line changeovers and cleaning between runs
• Identifying and reporting faults or issues quickly
• Driving continuous improvement on production lines

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Team Leader (or line leader)
• Ready to take the next step in responsibility and accountability
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain strict quality standards
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.)
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene (preferred but not essential)

Working Environment

• Hands-on role in both hot and cold production areas
• Working with gluten and allergens
• Lifting up to 25kg (with support/equipment)
• On your feet for extended periods
• Occasional flexibility required (e.g. weekend shifts during peak periods)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing business
• Work in a supportive and energetic team
• Opportunity to develop and progress
• Make a real impact in a hands-on leadership role

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and join a team where quality, teamwork, and energy matter.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location:
In person