Manufacturing Team Leader

HR GO Recruitment; Birchanger; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader for an on-site role in Bishops Stortford. You will support the Shift Manager, supervise a shift team, and ensure smooth production, quality, and safety standards on a fast-paced FMCG site.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong English communication, and the ability to interpret production data to drive improvements. This is a contract position, with a 4-on/4-off shift pattern and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in FMCG food manufacturing.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Ability to interpret data to improve performance and output.
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities.
• Experience coaching and developing a team.

Responsabilités

• Support Shift Manager with day-to-day operations on the shop floor.
• Supervise operatives to meet output, quality and food safety standards.
• Operate and monitor machinery on the production line.
• Ensure effective handovers between shifts and accurate shift reporting.
• Promote a positive team culture and high H&S and housekeeping standards.

Connaissances

Team leadership

English proficiency

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Coaching and training

Description du poste

MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER - Contract

Our client is looking for a proactive, hands-on MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER - Shifts 4 days on and 4 days off to join a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing site in Bishops Stortford. This role suits someone with a strong shop‑floor presence, a team leader mindset, and the confidence to step up when needed.

Role summary

As the MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER you'll work on the shop floor supporting the Shift Manager with day‑to‑day operations, people supervision, machinery, quality and safety. You'll help keep productions running smoothly, deliver performance targets, and address urgent issues to maintain customer satisfaction. You'll also support clear handover between shifts to keep the area running efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager in supervising the shift team to achieve operational KPIs
• Supervise and coordinate operatives to meet output, quality and food safety standards
• Operate machinery and remain active on the shop floor as part of productions delivery
• Monitor schedules, quality checks and equipment performance; take corrective action
• Drive high standards of H&S, hygiene and housekeeping within a continuous improvement culture
• Train, coach and support colleagues, promoting a positive team environment
• Complete accurate shift reports and ensure effective handovers between shifts
• Ensure materials are available in line with lead times and agreed specifications
• Deputise for the Shift Manager and take full supervisory responsibility when required (team leader accountability)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience within FMCG food manufacturing
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong working knowledge of food manufacturing processes and statutory requirements (Food Safety & H&S)
• Confident people skills with experience shaping a positive culture
• Able to interpret data and use it to improve performance and productions output
• Strong communication skills and decision-making ability

Shift pattern / location

Shifts 4 days on and 4 days off (4 on / 4 off rota)

Based on‑site in Bishops Stortford

8 month Contract

You must be flexible and reliable to cover shifts as required by the rota and operational needs.