Production Team Leader; Food & Drink​/FMCG

Position: Production Team Leader (Food & Drink/FMCG)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

The Rewards and Benefits on

Offer:

* Immediate start available

* A competitive basic salary and benefits package

* Permanent job from day one

* Free on-site parking

* Competitive holiday allowance

Working Hours:

* Dayshift

* Full-time, Mon - Fri

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client in their recruitment for a Production Team Leader. The role will lead a team of skilled operatives and oversee the day-to-day operations of the business covering the day shift.

If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

* Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring production processes run safely, efficiently and effectively.

* Lead, coach and develop the Production Team to achieve operational and business objectives.

* Ensure production plans are delivered on time, in full and in line with required quality standards.

* Drive continuous improvements in production efficiency, yield, productivity and waste reduction.

* Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, hygiene, environmental and other relevant regulatory requirements.

* Utilise the ERP system effectively to optimise production planning, performance and overall operational efficiency.

* Ensure all team members are appropriately trained, competent and capable of consistently meeting required standards.

* Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure effective communication, coordination and achievement of business goals.

* Promote employee engagement, teamwork and a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes and enhance operational performance.

* Help maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, legality, authenticity and product integrity across the operation.

* Support customer visits, external and internal audits, complaints, incidents and product recalls as required.

* Identify and implement opportunities to reduce energy consumption, minimise waste and lower the organisation’s carbon footprint.

About you:

* Experience with the Food, Drink or FMCG industry is highly desirable

* Experience working as a Production Team Leader, Supervisor, Manager or similar

* Able to set a good example and positive work culture

* Good communication skills at all levels

* IT literate (Microsoft Office)