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Production Team Leader - Nights

Olivercarol

Manchester

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader for a critical role in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. This position requires genuine leadership and the ability to manage a team effectively while ensuring operational excellence. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, conducting team training, and fostering strong interdepartmental relationships. If you thrive in dynamic environments and possess a passion for team success, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while working alongside talented professionals in the FMCG sector.

Experience in fast-paced manufacturing and team leadership is essential.
Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.

Lead and manage a team to ensure timely completion of workloads.
Monitor hygiene and safety standards in production areas.
Conduct inspections and ensure staff are trained on production systems.

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Flexibility

PLC Systems (Siemens or AB)

Location: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Reports To: Operations Manager

Hours: Permanent Nights (4 on 4 off)

Role Requirement: MUST have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting alongside team leadership and managerial responsibility experience.

An overview of the role:

Provide genuine, authentic leadership and supply appropriate direction making sure the teams you serve have sufficient skills and knowledge to cover all areas within operations.
Ensure equipment is maintained in a safe working order.
Manage a team of operatives to ensure workload is completed in a timely and accurate fashion.
Monitor hygiene and housekeeping, promote a clean as you go policy, and ensure all Production areas meet the required standard.
Carry out inspections, investigate damages and report findings to the Operations Manager.
Ensure all staff are trained to the required standard on Production Management Systems.
Take full responsibility for all material and finished goods movements assigned to your shift.
Build effective relationships with all departments.
Ensure a timely and informative shift handover is conducted at the beginning and end of the shift.
Perform any other task that is of a reasonable request in line with the Production department.
Adhere to the company’s H&S policies and procedures.
Adhere to the company’s Hygiene policies and procedures.

Additional Notes:

Due to the nature of the role, candidates will need to be flexible in terms of alternative shift cover as and when required.

Successful candidates will have experience of working within a fast-paced production environment and it is essential that you have experience within FMCG product manufacturing.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to work to deadlines, lead a team, and should have excellent communication skills.

Strong organisational skills are key with the ability to prioritise and delegate to ensure targets are met.

Experience with PLC's (Siemens or AB) would be an advantage.

This role is working in a fast-paced, 24/7 food manufacturing facility and you will be surrounded by incredibly talented and motivated colleagues.

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