Production Team Leader – Coventry
£31,900 – £36,000, Monday‑Friday (Day Shift). 20 days holiday, bank holidays, pension scheme.
A brilliant opportunity has opened up for a hands‑on Production Team Leader to join a privately‑owned food processing business in the Coventry area. They supply some of the UK’s leading retailers and manufacturers.
Responsibilities
* Lead, support and motivate a team of 25‑30 operatives in a fast‑paced, high‑care production environment.
* Take an active role in daily production activities to ensure consistent output and quality standards.
* Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, throughput and downtime.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on process efficiency and equipment performance.
* Maintain compliance with all food safety and regulatory standards.
* Conduct basic machinery adjustments and maintenance (e.g. film changes).
* Work closely with production planning and management teams to optimise schedules and workflow.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Proven background in food manufacturing, ideally within a supervisory or team‑leadership role (minimum 3 years).
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, develop and manage diverse teams.
* Hands‑on experience in a high‑care or chilled food production setting.
* Food Safety Level 3 qualification (advantageous).
* Track record of progression from operative to supervisor/team leader (highly desirable).
* Comfortable managing teams of 50‑80 people in a dynamic environment.
Package & Benefits
* 20 days holiday, bank holidays
* Pension scheme
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