About Us: Established in 2000, Extons Foods are now one of the UKs largest independent cheese processing companies supplying sliced, grated, block and continental cheese to wholesalers, retailers, and sandwich manufacturers. We have continually grown and we’re not slowing down! A Family Run business with a friendly hands-on approach. Role Description: Reporting to the production supervisor, the team leader is responsible for the accurate packing of products on all lines. With knowledge of the machines and the products the team leader is responsible for following the Extons Quality manual and adhering 100% to the company procedures and specifications. The team leader leads their team through training, coaching and mentoring leading by example and demonstrating positive and proactive behaviors. Key Responsibilities: Be competent and have a safe working knowledge of packing room machinery and equipment. Take responsibility for monitoring packing room operatives to ensure good working efficiencies and productivity. Work with a flexible approach to daily production information and customer and company requirements. Supervise the efficient completion of work to correct specifications. Work with people from all departments in the business. Delegate tasks to appropriate operatives. Knowledge of and adherence to appropriate health and safety and food hygiene regulations maintaining due diligence at all times. To maintain company standards. Attend and contribute to production meetings and red zone huddles. Effectively communicate new company requirements and procedures to the operatives. Offer constructive suggestions for the improvement of the company. Work with a flexible approach to daily receipt and dispatch information and customer and company requirements. The ideal candidate: The ideal candidate must have: Experience leading a team or be able to demonstrate leadership skills. Food processing experience Be prepared to undergo extra training online in the classroom and on the job to improve knowledge and understanding. Food safety and health and safety level 2 qualified. A positive outlook and the drive to achieve. A “can do” attitude. Treat people with respect and communicate in a way that includes everyone. Behave in a professional manner and be approachable. Understand and adhere to Exton’s people’s policies. Personal Attributes: Lead and coach your team to achieve effective problem-solving. Self-motivated, driven & Committed. Strong and effective communicator. Structured and well organized. Adopts high personal and professional standards. Influential, capable of developing relationships with your team and supervisors. Strong initiative – a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges Well organized and focused, able to manage a number of tasks at any given time and take corrective action in response to the actions of others Confident in the use of red zone. Being of open mind with a willingness to adopt new methods and changes as required. Working Hours: Monday to Friday Nights 9.45pm – 6am. Site based. Benefits: Free parking, within proximity to all major travel networks. 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with service. An extra day off for your birthday after 2 years. Health cash plan, after 3 months – claim money back on essential healthcare such as dental and eye care, for you and your children. Employee Assistance Program. Company pension scheme. Company paid events throughout the year. Fruity Tuesday. FREE pack of cheese every week. Discounted staff cheese shop. Doughnut Fridays. Learn more about Extons Foods at https://www.extonsfoods.com/