We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader for our Fresh Ingredients Kitchen based in our manufacturing facility near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This is a permanent opportunity, 44 hours per week (rotational days and nights).
Shift Pattern
* Week 1: Monday – Friday nights 18:00 to 06:00, Thursday – Saturday days 06:00 to 18:00, Monday – Wednesday days 06:00 to 18:00.
On Offer: £17.46 per hour (including shift allowance) (£39,948 per annum). Hourly pay is paid monthly, last Friday of each month.
Role
The role of a Team Leader is to guide and oversee the efficient operation of your area whilst supporting your team to achieve their day-to-day goals and contribute to the overall success of IPN. You will report and escalate to the Area Shift Leader.
Note: There is no public transport to the factory, so you will need your own transport. To be considered, you must live within a 30‑mile radius of YO7 3HE and have your own transport.
Responsibilities
* Work safely at all times, ensuring the safety of yourself and colleagues.
* Create an environment where team members collaborate, communicate, and work together toward common goals.
* Execute IPN ways of working – meet and greet at the start of the shift, give clear direction on daily tasks, and provide regular updates.
* Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and strengths.
* Monitor and assess team performance, provide regular feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Allocate resources effectively, including budgets and personnel.
* Address issues and make decisions that impact the team's progress and outcomes.
* Communicate goals, expectations, progress updates, and any changes in plans or strategies.
* Ensure that work produced by the team meets quality standards and adheres to relevant processes and guidelines.
* Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, seeking ways to optimise processes, enhance productivity, and promote innovation.
* Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and document team activities and achievements.
Skills & Experience
* Experience in food manufacturing or a related industry.
* Demonstrable leadership skills and experience of managing teams in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
* Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
* Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards.
* Effective communication skills.
Benefits
* Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options.
* Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at‑home fertility testing.
* Heavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify or breakdown cover).
* Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free on‑site parking and charging.
* On‑site canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities.
About us
INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well‑established, and award‑winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro‑Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@ipn.co.uk.
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