Production Team Leader, Egg Innovation Centre

£13.78 p/h

06.00am - 18.00pm, 4on4off

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Production Team Leader to join our Egg Innovation Centre, leading and coordinating the day-to-day operation of one of our production lines.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced production environment, where you’ll take responsibility for your team, ensuring production runs safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of product quality, food hygiene and operational performance.

• Lead and coordinate the daily operation of the production line within our Egg Innovation Centre, ensuring efficient workflow and consistently high product quality.
• Ensure all scheduled production orders are completed successfully and in line with the production plan.
• Set up production line equipment correctly and undertake basic fault-finding to minimise downtime and maintain line efficiency.
• Lead the day-to-day activities of the team, driving performance against agreed KPIs.
• Monitor key performance measures including plan adherence, egg utilisation and best practice, product quality, labour, waste, downtime, utility usage and stock efficiency.
• Identify and manage non-conformances, implementing corrective actions in line with company policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately and remains audit-ready, meeting internal and external compliance requirements.
• Review and analyse production data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for continuous improvement.
• Lead, motivate and develop team members through effective coaching, feedback and ongoing support.
• Identify training and development needs and support performance management processes where required.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively, ensuring team members understand what is expected of them and are empowered to deliver.
• Complete clear and effective handovers with incoming Team Leaders and Managers to ensure continuity between shifts.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, food hygiene and quality throughout the operation.
• Create a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment where everyone can perform at their best.

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team within production, manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced environment.
• A strong understanding of working to production targets and KPIs.
• Confidence working with production equipment, including basic fault-finding.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and effective under pressure.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to understand instructions quickly and act on them accurately.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to communicate effectively across all levels.
• The ability to delegate effectively while maintaining overall accountability for team performance.
• A patient, supportive and empathetic approach to people management.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to work across teams to achieve shared goals.

• Competitive hourly pay
• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development
  
  Free eggs every week
• Subsidised staff transport from select locations
• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome