Production Team Leader
Salary: £35,100 per annum + Paid Overtime
Permanent | Full Time (45 hours per week)
Location: Carmarthenshire, Llanelli
We are recruiting Production Team Leaders for a well-established and growing food manufacturing site specialising in retail packing and slow-cooked products. This is not an abattoir environment.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on running an efficient production line, leading from the front, and supporting teams to consistently deliver high-quality products.
The Role
As Production Team Leader, you will support the smooth and efficient operation of a production line, managing 8–12 operatives on shift. While this is not a heavily people-management focused role, you’ll be confident stepping in where needed, managing processes, and keeping production on track.
You’ll report directly into the Shift Manager and play a key role in ensuring standards are met across Safety, Quality, Hygiene, Cost and Output.
A structured 6-week training programme is already in place, giving you the tools to succeed and helping teams perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
Ensure the production line is fully prepared and ready to start on time
Run lines in line with agreed standard run rates
Carry out pre-start checks and escalate labour or operational issues promptly
Identify and communicate machine issues to Engineering to minimise downtime
Plan and organise labour to meet production plans and working time regulations
Team Leadership & Communication
Deliver clear shift briefs, discussing KPIs and resolving issues
Build positive working relationships across production, engineering and management
Promote teamwork, flexibility and a strong sense of ownership within the team
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, environmental and health & safety compliance
Ensure products meet specification and quality standards at all times
Continuous Improvement & Projects
Support site and departmental improvement initiatives
Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, quality and team performance
About You
Previous supervisory or team leader experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong understanding of production processes and line efficiency
Comfortable managing small teams and stepping in hands-on when required
Clear communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement
What’s On Offer
£35,100 salary (£15 per hour)
Paid overtime (often 30 minutes early starts, paid at 1.25x)
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Pension contribution (3%)
Stable, permanent role within a growing business
Future progression opportunities due to ongoing site development