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.Apply: Click Apply to submit your CV - one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail