Production Team Leader; Food

Production Team Leader (Food)

Redditch Full-Time 30,000

Reed Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in Redditch to recruit a Production Team Leader.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Operative, Line Leader or Team Leader looking to take the next step in their career with a company that places quality, teamwork and continuous improvement at the heart of everything they do.

Working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you'll be responsible for leading a production team, ensuring daily production targets are achieved whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and health & safety compliance.

Why Join?

• Overtime opportunities available
• Join a supportive and growing food manufacturing business
• Opportunity to lead and develop your own team
• Exposure to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

The Role

As Production Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of your production area, ensuring production plans are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You will play a key role in managing staff performance, coordinating production changeovers, monitoring KPIs and driving high standards across your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team within a food production environment
• Ensure GMP, food safety, health & safety and legal requirements are followed at all times
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs where required
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, performance and compliance training
• Coordinate and complete production changeovers efficiently
• Plan packaging, labels, materials and tooling requirements ahead of changeovers
• Communicate effectively with Production, Packing, Prep and Engineering teams
• Ensure production downtime is minimised and resources are utilised effectively
• Escalate equipment breakdowns and operational issues promptly
• Complete production documentation and records accurately
• Ensure daily production plans are achieved and communicate any risks or challenges
• Support new product trials and launches within the area
• Assist with internal audits and continuous improvement activities
• Promote a positive team culture and maintain high operational standards

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Line Leader or Senior Production role
• Experience working within food manufacturing or FMCG
• Good understanding of food safety, GMP and health & safety requirements
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and develop a team
• Organised and proactive approach to problem-solving

Desirable

• Experience managing production changeovers
• Internal audit experience
• Food Safety or HACCP qualification
• Continuous improvement knowledge
• Experience supporting new product introductions

Career Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people and offers long-term development opportunities. You'll play an important role in driving operational performance while developing your leadership skills within a successful and growing organisation.

If you're an ambitious Production Team Leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.