Dairy Production Team Leader – Day Shift (6–18), 20-Month FTC

Yeo Valley Organic; Highweek; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Annual bonus

Non-contributory pension

Life cover

Competitive holiday allowance

Healthcare cashback

Cycle to work

Subsidised Yeo Valley products

Partner discounts

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Yeo Valley Organic in Newton Abbot is seeking a Production Team Manager for a 20-month fixed-term contract, with days shifts (6:00–18:00, 4 on/4 off). You will lead one Production Operations team, develop leadership skills, and ensure safe, high-quality production.

You will drive improvements in quality, efficiency and cost while collaborating with other functions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• Ability to influence people at all levels.
• Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in IT software such as Microsoft.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous management experience.
• Health & Safety qualification such as IOSH or equivalent (advantage).
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement tools (5S, SIC, RCA, visual management).
• Experience working with external auditors.
• Dairy science qualification (advantage).
• Experience in coaching and development.
• Asset care/autonomous maintenance experience (advantage).
• Change management experience (advantage).
• Quality Control or Quality Assurance qualifications/experience (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Team to ensure delivery of products.
• Champion Health & Safety within the area and promote safety culture.
• Develop the team to meet KPI targets: safety, quality, delivery, cost.
• Collaborate with other functions to plan and deliver work.
• Oversee materials handling, dispatch of finished products and stock control.
• Develop the team to improve quality, efficiency and production costs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and accurate reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and CI best practices.

Job description

Yeo Valley Organic in Newton Abbot is seeking a Production Team Manager for a 20-month fixed-term contract, with days shifts (6:00–18:00, 4 on/4 off). You will lead one Production Operations team, develop leadership skills, and ensure safe, high-quality production.

You will drive improvements in quality, efficiency and cost while collaborating with other functions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.