FMCG Operations Team Lead — Lean, Quality & Safety

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Newport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Opportunities for progression

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Staff shop

Subsidised hot food canteen

Onsite free parking

2 Sisters highstreet discount platform

Job summary

2 Sisters is seeking a Team Leader at our Newport site to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You will lead a high-performing production team, manage attendance and development, and ensure GMP/HACCP compliance while delivering production plans and KPIs.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient use of resources, with opportunities for progression and a supportive workplace culture within a major UK food manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team leadership experience in manufacturing/operational settings.
• Proven ability to coach and develop teams to meet KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Good IT and numeracy skills; effective communication and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production plans and achieve KPI targets (productivity, efficiency, waste, service).
• Optimise labour, materials and resources to maximise performance and control costs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team and manage attendance and engagement.
• Ensure quality, traceability, and compliance with GMP/HACCP and audits.

Skills

Leadership

People management

H&S awareness

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Lean/Operational excellence

Job description

2 Sisters is seeking a Team Leader at our Newport site to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. You will lead a high-performing production team, manage attendance and development, and ensure GMP/HACCP compliance while delivering production plans and KPIs.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient use of resources, with opportunities for progression and a supportive workplace culture within a major UK food manufacturer.