Team Leader Food Manufacturing
Salary: Up to £35,000
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Hours: Monday to Thursday, 14:0022:30; Friday, 13:3022:00
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, company events, modern working facility, complimentary products
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join a busy food manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on, shop-floor leadership role, responsible for supporting daily production targets while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, quality and efficiency.
You will lead, motivate and organise a team of operatives, ensuring production runs smoothly and safely. You will also support with goods in, raw materials, finished goods, machinery operation, production checks, documentation and shift handovers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support a production team to achieve daily output targets
* Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, GMP, HACCP, allergen control and health & safety standards
* Monitor production performance, waste, downtime and quality KPIs
* Complete line checks, start-up checks, CCP checks, paperwork and handovers
* Support training, coaching and development of team members
* Work closely with Technical, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse and Planning teams
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping, traceability and audit readiness
* Load and unload materials and finished goods as required
About You
* Previous experience in food manufacturing, food production or FMCG
* Experience supervising or leading a team in a xsngvjr fast-paced production environment
* Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, GMP and HACCP
* Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
* Confident using basic IT systems
* Able to work under pressure while maintaining standards
* FLT licence
Desirable experience includes BRCGS, audits, corrective actions, line clearance, CCP checks, traceability, allergen controls, lean manufacturing or 5S.
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