Production Team Leader; Nights

Scunthorpe
Sunday to Thursday, 10pm - 6am
£41,000 per annum Working in partnership with Tayto Group in Scunthorpe, we're recruiting for an experienced Production Team Leader to join their night shift operation. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers, home to iconic brands including Golden Wonder, Mr Porky, REAL Crisps and Tayto. We're looking for a confident and capable production leader with recent food manufacturing experience who is comfortable taking ownership of a production line and leading a team of operatives during the night shift.

Because this role operates solely on nights, you'll be a key decision-maker on shift and someone who can lead from the front, solve problems independently and ensure production, quality and safety standards are maintained at all times.

As Production Team Leader, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day performance of your production line, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You will lead, motivate and support your team whilst driving continuous improvements across productivity, performance and engagement.

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of production operatives
• Take ownership of line performance during the night shift
• Ensure production schedules and targets are achieved
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and GMP compliance
• Monitor operational performance and address any issues promptly
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure all procedures are followed
• Conduct investigations into accidents, incidents and non-conformances where required
• Drive improvements in efficiency, waste reduction and productivity
• Support training and development of team members
• Communicate performance updates and shift priorities effectively
• Work closely with engineering, quality and management teams to maximise line performance
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained at all times

• Recent experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Ideally 3-5 years' experience in a Team Leader, Line Leader, Shift Leader or Supervisory position
• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Good understanding of food safety, quality and health & safety standards
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Ability to make decisions confidently and work independently on nights
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy and experience completing production documentation

• FMCG manufacturing experience
• Food Safety or HACCP qualification
• ILM, Team Leader or Supervisory qualification
• Experience of continuous improvement initiatives

• £41,000 annual salary
• 30 days holiday plus 3 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme through Grocery Aid
• Indoor and outdoor break facilities
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturer

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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