Food Production Team Leader (PM Shift)

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Redditch is seeking a Team Leader for its Packing Department on the afternoon shift. The ideal candidate will lead and manage a team, ensuring food safety and production quality standards are met. Responsibilities include task allocation, performance monitoring, and maintaining documentation. Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary, along with a background in food manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, packing, or production leadership.
• Experience working in a chilled environment (4?C - 8?C preferred).
• Fluent in English for accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of packing operatives on the afternoon shift.
• Ensure food safety and health & safety standards are upheld.
• Monitor packing line performance and troubleshoot basic issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

Team Leader - Packing Department (Food Manufacturing, Afternoon Shift)

Location: Redditch
Salary: £26,988 per year + overtime available
Hours: Monday to Friday, 14:30 - 23:30
Contract Type: Permanent

Lead, Motivate, and Deliver in a Fast-Paced Food Packing Environment

Are you a hands-on leader with experience in food manufacturing or packing operations? Do you enjoy motivating teams in a chilled environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and food safety?

We're looking for a Team Leader to oversee a packing department production line, drive performance, and ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently achieved.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage a team of packing operatives on the afternoon shift
• Allocate daily tasks and provide clear, supportive leadership
• Ensure food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards are upheld at all times
• Complete weekly food safety audits and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date
• Monitor packing line performance and troubleshoot basic equipment issues, escalating to Engineering when required
• Motivate the team to meet production targets, quality standards, and deadlines
• Communicate delays, shortages, or equipment issues effectively to management
• Support new product launches, packing trials, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, packing, or production leadership
• Experience working in a chilled environment (4?C - 8?C preferred)
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) for accurate documentation completion
• Strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach
• Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced role

Important Site Rules

• PPE must be worn at all times (wellingtons, hair net, beard snood)
• No jewellery, fake nails, fake eyelashes, heavy makeup, or visible piercings permitted on site

Performance Expectations

• GMP audit score above 85%
• Plan attainment above 95%
• Accurate completion of all paperwork and CCP checks
• Minimise waste and product giveaway

Training & Development Provided

• Food Safety Level 2
• GMP, Allergen & Brand Integrity Controls
• Organic Controls, Traceability & Record Keeping
• ASC/MSC Awareness & Fire Safety
• Coaching, Mentoring, BEF Leadership & Values

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunity to progress within food manufacturing

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