Production Team Leader; FMCG/Food Manufacturing
Job in
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Food Production, FMCG, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This role will see you take responsibility for the day-to-day running of production lines, supporting the Packhouse Manager and ensuring targets, quality standards and health and safety requirements are consistently achieved. You will be responsible for organising labour, monitoring production performance, improving efficiencies and motivating a team of Production Operatives to achieve business and customer requirements. This is a varied role within a fast-paced environment, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on production processes and continuous improvement.
This role would suit a Production Team Leader, Line Leader or Supervisor with experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, packaging or similar environments, looking for a stable role with responsibility and progression opportunities.
The Role:
Leading and motivating a team of Production Operatives to achieve daily production targets, while supporting training, development and performance management. Planning and organising labour across production lines to maximise efficiency, monitor KPIs, reduce waste and drive continuous improvement. Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, quality and health & safety procedures, including accurate production records, quality checks and downtime reporting. Working closely with Production Managers and Technical teams to resolve operational issues, maintain standards and support the smooth running of production.
40 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays.
The Person :
Previous experience as a Team Leader, Line Leader, Supervisor or similar within manufacturing, FMCG or packaging Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards Basic Food Hygiene qualification (HACCP desirable) Commutable to Howden, East Yorkshire Reference:BBBH
25849A 're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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