Factory Team Leader / Manager

Fusion Resources Ltd; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Resources Ltd seeks an experienced Night Shift Team Leader to join our fast-paced food manufacturing operation in Bridlington. You will lead production operatives, ensure targets are met while upholding food safety, HACCP, GMP and health & safety standards.

The role offers progression to Shift Manager for the right candidate, with a 4-on 4-off night schedule from 6:00pm to 6:00am. Key responsibilities include coaching the team, monitoring yield and efficiency, resolving issues, and

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership of a production team.
• Strong understanding of food safety systems (HACCP, GMP).
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage the production team during the night shift.
• Ensure daily production plans and targets are met efficiently and safely.
• Monitor production performance: yield, efficiency, labour, waste and output.
• Escalate issues to the Shift Manager promptly.
• Collaborate with Technical Team to uphold food safety, quality and GMP.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, GMP and Health & Safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records and KPI information.
• Support training and cross-skilling of team members.
• Promote a positive team culture and lead by example.
• Provide effective shift handovers and communicate outstanding issues clearly.
• Provide cover for the Shift Manager when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

HACCP

GMP

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Job: Team Leader - Night Shift

Job Type: Temp to perm

Location: Bridlington

Hours: 6:00pm to 6:00 am, 4 on 4 off

Pay: £#removed# depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced Night Shift Team Leader / Supervisor to join our client's busy food manufacturing operation.

You will be responsible for leading a team of Production Operatives, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, GMP and Health & Safety.

This position offers fast progression to Shift Manager for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage the production team throughout the night shift.
• Ensure daily production plans and targets are achieved efficiently and safely.
• Monitor production performance, including yield, efficiency, labour, waste and output.
• Escalate production, quality, food safety or staffing issues to the Shift Manager promptly.
• Work closely with the Technical Team to maintain food safety, quality and GMP standards.
• Ensure all company procedures, HACCP, hygiene, GMP and Health & Safety requirements are followed.
• Ensure production paperwork, records and KPI information are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the training, development and cross-skilling of team members.
• Promote a positive team culture and lead by example.
• Provide effective shift handovers and ensure outstanding issues are communicated clearly.
• Provide cover for the Shift Manager when required.

About You

• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar, ideally within food manufacturing/FMCG.
• Good working knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP and GMP, with appropriate certification.
• Experience managing and motivating a production team.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make effective decisions.
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and food safety.
• A proactive, reliable and hands-on approach.
• Flexible and committed to achieving high standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production professional looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment