Manufacturing Team Lead

Escape Recruitment Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee production teams in Cumbernauld. The role involves ensuring quality standards, managing team performance, and supporting new process implementations. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Benefits package

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within an FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of quality and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and coach production teams to meet output and safety targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance against KPIs.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and personal development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Manufacturing Team Leader - FMCG
Location: Cumbernauld
Salary: £54,472 (inclusive of shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: 3 on 3 off rotational, 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate, and coach production teams to meet output and safety targets

Drive continuous improvement and performance against KPIs

Maintain high standards of quality, hygiene, and housekeeping

Conduct regular performance reviews and personal development plans

Support new processes and equipment implementation

Ensure all shift documentation meets compliance standards

What You'll Bring:

Proven experience in a supervisory role within an FMCG environment

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of quality and safety management systems (ISO, BRC, HACCP)

Ability to drive team performance and continuous improvement

This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and ongoing professional development opportunities.