Boning Hall Team Leader – Back Shift

Dunbia; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbia UK is seeking a Team Leader to manage one of the Boning Hall Trimming Lines and report to the Trimming Manager. The role focuses on supervising production, coordinating material readiness, and maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong organisation, team leadership, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to Dunbia's mission and values. The position is based on site within the UK.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan workloads to meet deadlines.
• Strong focus on results and proven team leadership abilities.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Highly motivated with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work both in a team and on own initiative.
• Keen eye for quality and high attention to detail.
• Committed to the Company Mission, Vision & Values.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the trimming line to ensure production standards are met.
• Ensure area is prepared with materials, is properly manned, and downtime is minimised.
• Operate in line with the production plan to meet customer requirements.
• Communicate the production plan and any changes to operatives during shifts.
• Delegate tasks effectively while taking responsibility for area operation.
• Provide training and constructive feedback to staff.
• Develop understanding of each production stage and solve problems.
• Suggest ideas to drive innovation and efficiency in yields and processes.
• Ensure compliance with Company Rules, Health & Safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Job description

We are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies - Dunbia UK, part of the Dawn Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

The successful Team Leader will be responsible for running one of the three Boning Hall Trimming Lines, and will report to the Trimming Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the line to ensure standards are being met at all stages of production -investigates mistakes, communicates with Managers and other Team Leaders.
• Ensures the area is set up at the correct time, has sufficient raw material and packaging, is manned to the agreed levels, and organises operatives in the area to maximise efficiency and minimised downtime.
• Works in line with the production plan to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Communicates the production plan to Operatives and any changes that arise during the shift.
• Effectively delegates jobs to staff in the area, but still takes responsibility for the running of the area.
• Responsible for training colleagues, giving feedback, both positive and constructive.
• Fully understands each stage of production in their area -e.g. from top of line to end of line-can solve problems and issues.
• Makes suggestions for new ideas and improvements that can drive innovation and efficiency.
• Ensuring yields are completed for each work order, and that yield targets are achieved.
• Ensures compliance with Company Rules and Procedures.
• Ensures compliance with Health & Safety Rules and Procedures.
• Maintaining good employee relations and promoting equality of opportunity.

Qualifications

• Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Strong focus on results, and strong team leading skills are essential.
• The ability to communicate in the medium of English is a requirement.
• Highly motivated and have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative.
• Have a keen eye for quality and high attention to detail.
• Will be committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.

Dunbia is a true market leader operating globally and our desire to create better food naturally is the driving force behind everything we do.