Packing Team Leader – Food Production Location: South Tyneside Salary: £26,500 per year Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP A well-established food manufacturer is seeking two reliable and organised Packing Team Leaders to join its production operation—one based at a chilled site and one at a frozen site. These hands-on roles involve leading a small packing team, ensuring finished goods are packed, labelled, and recorded accurately in line with customer specifications and production targets. The successful candidates will have previous experience in a food production or factory environment and be confident giving clear instructions, managing job changeovers, and maintaining accurate stock records. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential. Key responsibilities include: Supervising packing operations, ensuring correct labelling and product quantities Communicating production instructions clearly to the team Planning for upcoming production and changeovers Updating stock systems and preparing pallets for cold storage Ensuring traceability and food safety standards are met Operating labelling equipment (training provided) Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in a factory, warehouse, or food production environment is essential. Experience in leading or supervising a team in a fast-paced environment. Strong organisational skills and the ability to think ahead and plan for changeovers and daily targets. Excellent communication skills – able to give clear instructions and updates to the team. Comfortable working in chilled or frozen environments, with high attention to detail. Experience with basic IT systems or stock management software (training provided). Willingness to learn new equipment (e.g., labelling machines ) – full training provided. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team in a secure, long-term role with training provided. Candidates must be comfortable working in chilled or frozen environments and adaptable across both sites as needed.