Food Production Team Leader

Taskmaster; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a motivated Food Production Team Leader in Peterborough to oversee factory operations, lead the production team, and ensure quality standards. Candidates should have supervisory experience in a food production environment and strong leadership capabilities. This role offers a 4-day working week in a supportive company focused on growth and efficiency.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Modern facilities

4-day working week

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's supervisory experience in a food production environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in training, coaching and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the factory.
• Leading and supporting the production team.
• Creating production plans and coordinating workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Food Production Team Leader

Location: Peterborough (PE2)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour

Taskmaster are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our well-established and rapidly expanding client based in Peterborough. We're looking for a hands‑on, motivated Food Production Team Leader to support the daily running of production operations and help drive continued success within a modern, fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the factory to ensure production targets are consistently met.
• Leading, motivating, and supporting the production team to maintain high performance and morale.
• Creating and implementing production plans, coordinating workflow and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Maintaining an exemplary health and safety record, promoting best practices across the team.
• Monitoring output and quality, ensuring products meet company and customer standards.
• Coordinating production using the company's new ERP system and supporting the transition to digital operations.
• Assisting with staff training, development and performance reviews to build a skilled and confident team.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 1 year's supervisory experience in a food production environment.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and familiar with databases or ERP systems.
• Demonstrated experience in training, coaching and performance management.
• A proactive problem‑solver with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of quality assurance processes, productivity metrics and health & safety procedures.

Why Join Our Client?

• A growing and supportive company with a strong reputation in the food production industry.
• Opportunities for career progression and further training.
• Modern facilities with a focus on efficiency, safety and staff wellbeing.
• A 4‑day working week offering a great work‑life balance.

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