Overview
Job Role: Team Leader - Food Manufacturing (Bakery Environment)
Location: Oakham
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience)
Shift: Rotating weekly - 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm
Benefits: Competitive salary with flexibility for the right experience, Company pension, On-site parking, Staff discounts, Overtime opportunities, Ongoing training and development.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, privately owned food manufacturer with a proud reputation for producing high-quality bakery products. With a strong focus on people, quality, and consistency, they continue to grow and invest in their teams.
They're now seeking a hands-on Team Leader to join the production team - someone with real supervisory experience in a bakery or similar food manufacturing environment.
The Role
As a Team Leader, you'll be responsible for leading and motivating your production team to deliver on targets while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise shift teams to achieve production and quality targets.
* Allocate tasks and ensure smooth workflow throughout your shift.
* Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times.
* Monitor materials, reduce waste, and manage stock usage effectively.
* Complete accurate production and quality records.
* Coach and develop team members, managing basic performance issues where required.
* Support handovers between shifts to ensure continuity.
Requirements
* ✅ Proven supervisory or team leader experience in food manufacturing.
* ✅ Strong background in a bakery or similar environment.
* ✅ Good knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP, and safety procedures.
* ✅ Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* ✅ Reliable, organised, and able to meet production goals under pressure.
Desirable
* Familiarity with QA or HACCP systems.
* Experience operating or managing production machinery.
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