Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Team Leader Food Manufacturing Salary:
Up to £35,000

Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 14:0022:30;
Friday, 13:3022:00 Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, company events, modern working facility, complimentary products We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join a busy food manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on, shop-floor leadership role, responsible for supporting daily production targets while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, quality and efficiency. You will lead, motivate and organise a team of operatives, ensuring production runs smoothly and safely.

You will also support with goods in, raw materials, finished goods, machinery operation, production checks, documentation and shift handovers.

Key Responsibilities Lead and support a production team to achieve daily output targets Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, GMP, HACCP, allergen control and health & safety standards Monitor production performance, waste, downtime and quality KPIs Complete line checks, start-up checks, CCP checks, paperwork and handovers Support training, coaching and development of team members Work closely with Technical, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse and Planning teams Maintain high standards of housekeeping, traceability and audit readiness Load and unload materials and finished goods as required About You Previous experience in food manufacturing, food production or FMCG Experience supervising or leading a team in a fast-paced production environment Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, GMP and HACCP Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills Confident using basic IT systems Able to work under pressure while maintaining standards FLT licence Desirable experience includes BRCGS, audits, corrective actions, line clearance, CCP checks, traceability, allergen controls, lean manufacturing or 5S.

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