Food Production Team Leader; PM Shift

Position: Food Production Team Leader (PM Shift)
Team Leader - Packing Department (Food Manufacturing, Afternoon Shift)

Location:

Redditch
Salary: £26,988 per year + overtime available

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 14:30 - 23:30
Contract Type:
Permanent

Lead, Motivate, and Deliver in a Fast-Paced Food Packing Environment

Are you a hands-on leader with experience in food manufacturing or packing operations? Do you enjoy motivating teams in a chilled environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and food safety?

We're looking for a Team Leader to oversee a packing department production line, drive performance, and ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently achieved.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and manage a team of packing operatives on the afternoon shift

Allocate daily tasks and provide clear, supportive leadership

Ensure food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards are upheld at all times

Complete weekly food safety audits and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date

Monitor packing line performance and troubleshoot basic equipment issues, escalating to Engineering when required

Motivate the team to meet production targets, quality standards, and deadlines

Communicate delays, shortages, or equipment issues effectively to management

Support new product launches, packing trials, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in food manufacturing, packing, or production leadership

Experience working in a chilled environment (4?

C - 8?

C preferred)

Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) for accurate documentation completion

Strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills

Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach

Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced role

Important Site Rules

PPE must be worn at all times (wellingtons, hair net, beard snood)

No jewellery, fake nails, fake eyelashes, heavy makeup, or visible piercings permitted on site

Performance Expectations

GMP audit score above 85%

Plan attainment above 95%

Accurate completion of all paperwork and CCP checks

Minimise waste and product giveaway

Training & Development Provided

Food Safety Level 2

GMP, Allergen & Brand Integrity Controls

Organic Controls, Traceability & Record Keeping

ASC/MSC Awareness & Fire Safety

Coaching, Mentoring, BEF Leadership & Values

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Ongoing training and development

Genuine opportunity to progress within food manufacturing

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